Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon, NC

1,516 residents
New York Time Zone
82 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

82 of 82 gauged

82 waterfalls near Tryon have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Moderate Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 61°F

Sun 54°F Sunny
Mon 54°F Sunny
Tue 58°F Sunny
Wed 61°F Sunny Best
Thu 65°F Sunny
Fri 67°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny

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 Betsy Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Onion Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon (36 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.

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 120 ft
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tryon (47 waterfalls)

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

5.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
12.5 miles away
North Carolina
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All 82 Waterfalls Near Tryon

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
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33.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
33.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
33.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
33.7 miles away
North Carolina
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0.1 miles Unknown
33.7 miles away
North Carolina
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0.1 miles Unknown
34.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR
35.5 miles away
North Carolina
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36 miles away
North Carolina
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36.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
37 miles away
North Carolina
Hard
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37.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
37.6 miles away
North Carolina
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37.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
38.1 miles away
North Carolina
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38.3 miles away
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38.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

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 36 easy waterfall hikes near Tryon, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tryon?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tryon, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 56 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 Big Bend 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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