Waterfall Hikes Near Cove Creek, NC

1,354 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cove Creek? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cove Creek. 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 36.2763°N, -81.7829°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 33 gauged

4 of 31 waterfalls near Cove Creek are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Roaring Tank Hollow Falls Roaring Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate Walker Falls Low

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Fri 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cove Creek

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tank Hollow Falls Roaring · 1800 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Roaring · 1800 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Spivey Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Jones Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cove Creek (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cove Creek (23 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

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

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

42.4 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

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Cove Creek?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cove Creek?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cove Creek?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cove Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cove Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cove Creek is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cove Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Cove Creek is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cove Creek?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Cove Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cove Creek?

The closest waterfall to Cove Creek is Laurel Creek Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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