Waterfall Hikes Near Balfour, NC

1,142 residents
New York Time Zone
90 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Balfour? There are 90 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Balfour. 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 35.3494°N, -82.4825°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Balfour

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

90 of 90 gauged

5 of 90 waterfalls near Balfour are flowing strongly today

Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Low Dill Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Second Falls Low Yellowstone Falls Low Woodfin Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Upper Falls Low Douglas Falk Low Walker Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Low Hidden Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 91°F

Thu 87°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Balfour

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Mingo Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Spivey Falls Strong · 119 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Buckeye Falls Strong · 119 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 1640 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Balfour (18 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 waterfall

High Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Balfour (64 waterfalls)

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

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 90 Waterfalls Near Balfour

Turley Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

17.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Balfour

Are there free waterfalls near Balfour?

There are 57 free waterfalls near Balfour, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Balfour?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Balfour, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Balfour?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Balfour, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Balfour?

There are 62 kid-friendly waterfalls near Balfour, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Balfour?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Balfour, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Balfour?

The shortest waterfall hike near Balfour is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Balfour?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Balfour?

Yes, 87 waterfalls near Balfour have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Balfour?

The closest waterfall to Balfour is Turley Falls, approximately 2.9 miles away.

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