Waterfall Hike Near Me

Visitors can view this waterfall from above near the upper parking area or can hike a short distance through an old quarry to see the impressive waterfall. Even though the trail is popular, it's easy to make a wrong turn as several unmarked trails split off from the main one, so pay. North Carolina's High Country hosts many incredible hiking trails, but you'll also find some of North Carolina's most gorgeous waterfalls near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk—three towns that dominate much attention in this region. The Fish Creek Falls Overlook trail is handicap accessible, and a second trail takes hikers down to the base of the falls. Visit NJ's highest waterfall plus Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond. To make a longer hike, head steeply uphill and on to Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond or visit nearby Tillman Ravine for a short waterfall hike. Ramsey Cascades The Ramsey Cascades trail is one of the most beautiful and refreshing summer hikes in the Smokies. White Shore and Long Path Loop begins in the parking. Lots of shade, red rock and changing scenery; good hiking year-round but spring runoff makes for a bigger river and more dramatic falls. Everything on this list requires a hike to get to the falls, but most of them are quite easy to reach.