Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sylva? Luckily, there are 114 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sylva, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Sylva
Find waterfalls to hike near Sylva
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva (50 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
16.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sylva (76 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Soco Falls
16.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mingo Falls
19.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 160 ft

Flat Creek Falls
14.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Sylva With Waterfalls

Upper Falls
32.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Cascade Falls
46.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Rainbow Falls
45.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Rock Creek Falls
17.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Tennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 675 ft

High Falls
8.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
50.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Leatherwood Falls
29.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reems Creek Falls
18.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Georgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Camp Minnehaha Falls
49.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
51.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bradley Falls
26.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Pearsons Falls
52.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft

Big Falls
24.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Georgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Georgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Georgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Walker Falls
56.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft