Waterfall Hikes Near Barnardsville, NC

420 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Barnardsville? There are 66 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

65 of 66 gauged

18 of 65 waterfalls near Barnardsville are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Low Spivey Falls Low Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Low Grotto Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Roaring Silvervale Falls Strong Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Rain Showers · 82°F

Aft 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 82°F Rain Showers Best
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Barnardsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laurel Falls Roaring · 3150 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Roaring · 3150 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Douglas Falk Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Reems Creek Falls Roaring · 1080 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 3150 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Walker Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Barnardsville (11 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 (49 waterfalls)

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

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

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

Reems Creek Falls

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

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Barnardsville

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Blue Sea Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

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

Reems Creek Falls

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

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 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
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

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

Toms Falls

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

Crystal Falls

34.6 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
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 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

Turley Falls

15.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Barnardsville

Are there free waterfalls near Barnardsville?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Barnardsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Barnardsville?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Barnardsville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Barnardsville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Barnardsville?

There are 45 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, 66 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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