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Hooker Falls

Asheville Area Waterfalls

Hooker Falls

Crabtree Falls

Couple at Catawba Falls

Do go chasing waterfalls

Top Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville

There are many fantastic waterfalls near Asheville and throughout the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Favorite waterfalls appear alongside hiking trails, and several roadside cascades—such as Looking Glass Falls—can even be seen from the car! In nearby Pisgah National Forest, the popular Sliding Rock welcomes visitors to take a refreshing slide down the 60-foot rock face.

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11 Waterfalls Near Asheville, NC

Do Go Chasing Waterfalls With hundreds of beautiful cascades near Asheville, where do you begin? Here’s a quick sampler to get you started.

6 Drive-By Waterfalls: A Windshield Tour for All to Enjoy Asheville NC

6 Drive-By Waterfalls: A Windshield Tour for All to Enjoy

Explore half a dozen waterfalls that you can easily enjoy from the road. (Bonus: They are all free to visit!)

A person slides down the natural waterfall in front of a line of people with green trees in the background

Cool Down with a 60-Foot Natural Waterslide & Other Water Adventures

Feel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest!

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Best Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville

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Blue Ridge Mountain Layers / Photo: James Reynolds

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