Waterfall Hikes Near Blowing Rock, NC

900 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Blowing Rock? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Blowing Rock. 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 36.1298°N, -81.6706°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 30 gauged

2 of 28 waterfalls near Blowing Rock are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga 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 Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F

Tod 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best

Flowing best right now near Blowing Rock

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Jones Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Carter Falls Low · 700 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blowing Rock (3 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blowing Rock (22 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

24.2 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

Douglas Falk

20 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Blowing Rock?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Blowing Rock, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blowing Rock?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Blowing Rock, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blowing Rock?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blowing Rock, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blowing Rock?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blowing Rock, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blowing Rock?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Blowing Rock, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blowing Rock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blowing Rock is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Blowing Rock?

The tallest waterfall near Blowing Rock is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blowing Rock?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Blowing Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blowing Rock?

The closest waterfall to Blowing Rock is Silvervale Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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