Waterfall Hikes Near Crossnore, NC

139 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crossnore? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crossnore. 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 36.0222°N, -81.9308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 36 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Crossnore is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Low Betseys Rock Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Long Hope Falls Low 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 Low Spivey Falls Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F

Sat 78°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Crossnore

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silvervale Falls Strong · 17 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Linville Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Betseys Rock Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Long Hope Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Reems Creek Falls Low · 755 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crossnore (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 Crossnore (27 waterfalls)

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

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Are there free waterfalls near Crossnore?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Crossnore, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crossnore?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Crossnore, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crossnore?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crossnore?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crossnore?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Crossnore?

The tallest waterfall near Crossnore is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crossnore?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Crossnore have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crossnore?

The closest waterfall to Crossnore is Linville Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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