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

1 of 83 waterfalls near Tryon is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bradley Falls Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low 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 Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate 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 Low Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Tryon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Strong · 3 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 30th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 30th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 30th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Moderate · 185 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Low · 156 cfs 24th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon (37 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
0.3 miles 120 ft
11.9 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.

5.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
12.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

All 83 Waterfalls Near Tryon

49.3 miles away
North Carolina
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49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
49.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 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 37 easy waterfall hikes near Tryon, including Bird Rock 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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