Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon, NC

1,516 residents
New York Time Zone
83 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighty-three falls surround Tryon, a town of about fifteen hundred on the Blue Ridge escarpment. Pearsons Falls belongs to the neighborhood, 90 feet high behind a quarter mile of wildflower glen. Bradley Falls, up in the Green River country, drops 75 feet once you have walked two miles and climbed 300. Hickorynut Falls stretches 404 feet down the cliffs by Chimney Rock, a 1.4 mile trail. Rainbow Falls runs 150 feet tall on the longest listed hike here, 3.9 miles with 700 feet of gain.

Located at 35.2086°N, -82.2379°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tryon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

83 of 83 gauged

20 of 83 waterfalls near Tryon are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace 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 Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Creek Falls Strong 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 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Glencannon Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Laughing Falls Roaring Looking Glass Falls Roaring Maidenhair Falls Roaring Slick Rock Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Strong Second Falls Strong Yellowstone Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Vernal Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Roaring High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 95°F

Fri 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 95°F Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tryon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 576 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Glencannon Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Laughing Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon (17 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.

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tryon (57 waterfalls)

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

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

All 83 Waterfalls Near Tryon

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
3.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tryon

Are there free waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 51 free waterfalls near Tryon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tryon?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Tryon, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tryon?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tryon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 57 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Tryon, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tryon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tryon is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tryon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tryon?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Tryon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tryon?

The closest waterfall to Tryon is Pearsons Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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