Waterfall Hikes Near Black Mountain, NC

8,430 residents

New York Time Zone

68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Black Mountain? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Black Mountain. 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 35.6144°N, -82.3274°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 68 gauged

8 of 67 waterfalls near Black Mountain are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal 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 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Strong Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Looking Glass Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slick Rock Falls Strong 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 Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 89°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 90°F Sunny Best

Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Black Mountain (13 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 Black Mountain (51 waterfalls)

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

Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

21.9 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

All 68 Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.3 miles 500 ft

Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.5 miles 800 ft

Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

29.1 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

4.0 miles 400 ft

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

13.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.2 miles 600 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.6 miles 500 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.3 miles 300 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.3 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

4.6 miles 800 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

15.6 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 200 ft

Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

24.6 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

15.6 miles away

South Carolina

Easy

0.8 miles 50 ft

Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

25.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

31.5 miles away

North Carolina

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

25.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

11.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.1 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 300 ft

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Black Mountain?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Black Mountain?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Black Mountain, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Black Mountain?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Black Mountain?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Black Mountain?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Black Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Black Mountain is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Black Mountain?

Yes, 65 waterfalls near Black Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Black Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Black Mountain is Toms Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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