Waterfall Hikes Near Banner Elk, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Banner Elk? Luckily, there are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Banner Elk, 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 Banner Elk
Find waterfalls to hike near Banner Elk
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Banner Elk (10 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.
Laurel Creek Falls
44.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Banner Elk (27 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Laurel Creek Falls
44.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Big Falls
2.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Jones Falls
38.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Twisting Falls
3.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Banner Elk With Waterfalls
Roaring Spout Falls
24.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Spivey Falls
26.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Moravian Falls
48.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Buckeye Falls
18.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 8.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 2 ft
Mitchell Falls
21.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls
17.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Walker Falls
17.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Abrams Falls
23.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 675 ft
Douglas Falk
16.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Little Falls
44.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Monkey Falls
26.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Rainbow Falls
11 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
The Cascades
48.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Toms Falls
48.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls
49 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Reems Creek Falls
54.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bead and Lace Falls
52.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
The Falls
35.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft