Waterfall Hikes Near Earl, NC

358 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Earl? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Earl. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.1954°N, -81.5340°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Earl

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

2 of 22 waterfalls near Earl are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Earl

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Hendricks Falls Moderate · 267 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Earl (4 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Earl (15 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Earl

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hendricks Falls

34.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

40.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Earl

Are there free waterfalls near Earl?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Earl, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Earl?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Earl, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Earl?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Earl, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Earl?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Earl, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Earl?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Earl, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Earl?

The shortest waterfall hike near Earl is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Earl?

The tallest waterfall near Earl is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Earl?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Earl have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Earl?

The closest waterfall to Earl is Pearsons Falls, approximately 34.9 miles away.

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