Waterfall Hikes Near Barnardsville, NC

420 residents
New York Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Barnardsville? There are 71 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Barnardsville. 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 35.7819°N, -82.4556°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Barnardsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

70 of 71 gauged

4 of 70 waterfalls near Barnardsville are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate 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 Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Roaring Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 86°F

Wed 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Barnardsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silvervale Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Barnardsville (12 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 Barnardsville (52 waterfalls)

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

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 71 Waterfalls Near Barnardsville

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

12.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

22.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

Turley Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Barnardsville

Are there free waterfalls near Barnardsville?

There are 49 free waterfalls near Barnardsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Barnardsville?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Barnardsville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Barnardsville?

There are 52 dog-friendly waterfalls near Barnardsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Barnardsville?

There are 49 kid-friendly waterfalls near Barnardsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Barnardsville?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Barnardsville, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Barnardsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Barnardsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Barnardsville?

Yes, 68 waterfalls near Barnardsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Barnardsville?

The closest waterfall to Barnardsville is Walker Falls, approximately 5.6 miles away.

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