Waterfall Hikes Near Balfour, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Balfour? Luckily, there are 96 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Balfour, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Balfour
















































Find waterfalls to hike near Balfour
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Balfour (42 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.

High Falls
20.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Shoal Creek Falls
59.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Balfour (68 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Rock Creek Falls
9.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

High Falls
20.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
19.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Balfour With Waterfalls

Turley Falls
34.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rock Creek Falls
9.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

High Falls
20.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Shoal Creek Falls
59.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
19.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Laughing Falls
12.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bradley Falls
40.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Pearsons Falls
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft

Big Falls
40.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Triple Falls
4.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hooker Falls
19.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

High Falls
62.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Hickorynut Falls
30.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Camp Minnehaha Falls
33.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
20.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls
3.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

The Cascades
64.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
31.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Looking Glass Falls
39.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
22.4 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft