Silver Run Falls
North Carolina · 26-foot drop · Nantahala National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Flow at Silver Run Falls is light today (42 cfs) — visit for the geology, not the volume.
Right now
Streamflow
42 cfs
CHATTOOGA RIVER AT BURRELLS · 1h ago
Overnight
62°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:26 AM · Sunset 8:48 PM · 14h 23m
Snapshot built 5m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS GSP.
Silver Run Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 26 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Silver Run Falls is in North Carolina. The falls are inside Nantahala National Forest. The base sits at roughly 3,369 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 5 minutes from Cashiers. OpenStreetMap shows a trail within 40 meters of the marked location, though the name isn't recorded. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail. The approach is short and gentle enough for young kids.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 02176930 · 7 mi away
CHATTOOGA RIVER AT BURRELLS FORD, NR PINE MTN, GA
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30-day streamflow
Below 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 108 cfs · 38% of last year — significantly drier
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Run Falls (this page) | — | 26 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Silver Run Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Doghobble Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Coyote Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Nasty Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Democrat Canyon Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Silver Run Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Silver Run Falls?
Silver Run Falls is 26 feet (8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Silver Run Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Silver Run Falls is inside Nantahala National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Silver Run Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Nantahala National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Silver Run Falls?
No entrance fee. Nantahala National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Silver Run Falls from a major city?
Silver Run Falls is 3 miles from Cashiers (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.0662, -83.0651
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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