Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva, NC

2,601 residents
New York Time Zone
101 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sylva? There are 101 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sylva. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.3754°N, -83.2185°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sylva

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

101 of 101 gauged

8 of 101 waterfalls near Sylva are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Bald River Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring Toccoa Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Low Haynes Falls Strong Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sylva

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Toccoa Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Roaring · 636 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Creek Falls Strong · 447 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Mingo Falls Strong · 447 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva (22 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sylva (66 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 101 Waterfalls Near Sylva

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

20.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

30.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

9.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

47.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft

Glencannon Falls

3.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

36.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

37.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

34 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sylva

Are there free waterfalls near Sylva?

There are 62 free waterfalls near Sylva, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sylva?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Sylva, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sylva?

There are 66 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sylva, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sylva?

There are 70 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sylva, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sylva?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sylva, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sylva?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sylva is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sylva?

The tallest waterfall near Sylva is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sylva?

Yes, 101 waterfalls near Sylva have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sylva?

The closest waterfall to Sylva is Soco Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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