Waterfall Hikes Near Conover, NC

8,457 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Conover? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Conover. 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 35.7154°N, -81.2174°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Conover

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Conover have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade 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 Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Conover

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Linville Falls Low · 165 cfs 20th percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 412 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 137 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Carter Falls Barely Flowing · 651 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 651 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Conover (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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Conover (11 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

All 18 Waterfalls Near Conover

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

24.2 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 Conover

Are there free waterfalls near Conover?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Conover, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Conover?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Conover?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Conover, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Conover?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Conover, including Betseys Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Conover?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Conover?

The tallest waterfall near Conover is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Conover?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Conover have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Conover?

The closest waterfall to Conover is Moravian Falls, approximately 19.3 miles away.

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