Waterfall Hikes Near Bakersville, NC

728 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bakersville? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bakersville. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.0154°N, -82.1582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 39 gauged

21 of 37 waterfalls near Bakersville are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Linville Falls Strong Monkey Falls Strong Moravian Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Strong Silvervale Falls Moderate Turley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 78°F

Aft 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Mon 86°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bakersville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Walker Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Douglas Falk Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Watauga Falls Roaring · 120 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 120 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bakersville (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bakersville (28 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Turley Falls

15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Are there free waterfalls near Bakersville?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Bakersville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bakersville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Bakersville, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bakersville?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bakersville?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bakersville, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bakersville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bakersville is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bakersville?

The tallest waterfall near Bakersville is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bakersville?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Bakersville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bakersville?

The closest waterfall to Bakersville is Falls of Gouges Creek, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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