Waterfalls around Brevard at a glance
There are 871 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Brevard. The nearest is Glencannon Falls, about 2.2 mi ESE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 451 of the 871. The radius reaches into 4 states, led by North Carolina (633), South Carolina (225) and Tennessee (8).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Brevard | 140 |
| 25 miles of Brevard | 582 |
| 50 miles of Brevard | 871 |
Well-known falls within reach of Brevard
Looking Glass Falls (4.8 miNNW), Triple Falls (7.0 miESE), Raven Cliff Falls (9.7 miSSE), Whitewater Falls (14 miSW), Rainbow Falls (16 miSW), Hickory Nut Falls (30 miENE), Dry Falls (31 miWSW) and Yellow Branch Falls (38 miSW) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in North Carolina, waterfalls in South Carolina.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Brevard
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencannon Falls | 2.2 mi ESE | not recorded | Transylvania County, North Carolina |
| Glen Cannon Falls | 2.2 mi ESE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Williamson Creek Falls | 2.5 mi ESE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Warrior Falls | 2.7 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Bambi Falls | 2.7 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Fawn Branch Falls | 2.8 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| King Creek Falls | 2.8 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Whitetail Falls | 2.8 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Saxifrage Falls | 3.0 mi NW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Maidenhair Falls | 3.1 mi SE | not recorded | Transylvania County, North Carolina |
| Kuykendall Falls | 3.1 mi WNW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Rhododendron Falls | 3.3 mi SE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Key Falls | 3.4 mi ENE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Stick Biscuit Falls | 3.5 mi SSE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Shady Falls | 3.5 mi ESE | not recorded | Transylvania County, North Carolina |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Brevard
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 61 of the 871 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Whitewater Falls | 410 ft | 21 mi SW |
| Toxaway Falls | 246 ft | 13 mi SW |
| Wildcat Falls | 197 ft | 11 mi WNW |
| Windy Falls | 197 ft | 17 mi SW |
| Big Falls | 197 ft | 19 mi SW |
| Boulderfield Falls | 164 ft | 12 mi NW |
| Wintergreen Falls | 164 ft | 14 mi SW |
| Sky Falls | 148 ft | 14 mi SW |
| Shunkawauken Falls | 148 ft | 29 mi E |
| Rainbow Falls | 138 ft | 11 mi SE |
Counties with the most falls near Brevard
Transylvania County, NC (21), Jackson County, NC (16), Greenville County, SC (8), Macon County, NC (8) and Oconee County, SC (7). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Asheville, Greenville, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Boone.