Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Rock, NC

409 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cedar Rock? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cedar 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 35.9435°N, -81.4584°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cedar Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

1 of 27 waterfalls near Cedar Rock is 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 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 Spivey Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 95°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cedar 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 Coon Den Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Jones Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Carter Falls Low · 700 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Low · 700 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar 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
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cedar Rock (21 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
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cedar Rock

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 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
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
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 Cedar Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Cedar Rock?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Cedar Rock, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cedar Rock?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cedar Rock?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Rock, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Rock?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cedar Rock?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Rock?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cedar Rock?

The tallest waterfall near Cedar Rock is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cedar Rock?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Cedar Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cedar Rock?

The closest waterfall to Cedar Rock is Silvervale Falls, approximately 10.9 miles away.

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