Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Park, NC

511 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elk Park? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elk Park. 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 36.1582°N, -81.9808°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elk Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 38 gauged

5 of 36 waterfalls near Elk Park are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Strong Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong Linville Falls Low Monkey Falls Low Moravian Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Silvervale Falls Roaring Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 76°F Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 85°F Sunny Best
Thu 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elk Park

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Reems Creek Falls Roaring · 976 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Strong · 22 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Walker Falls Strong · 3 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Douglas Falk Strong · 3 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Bead and Lace Falls Moderate · 691 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Park (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 Elk Park (28 waterfalls)

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

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Elk Park

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 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

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Crystal Falls

34.6 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
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

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

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elk Park

Are there free waterfalls near Elk Park?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Elk Park, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elk Park?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elk Park?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elk Park, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Park?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Park, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elk Park?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elk Park?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Elk Park?

The tallest waterfall near Elk Park is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elk Park?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Elk Park have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elk Park?

The closest waterfall to Elk Park is Jones Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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