Waterfall Hikes Near Ellenboro, NC

944 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ellenboro? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ellenboro. 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 35.3309°N, -81.7612°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ellenboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

8 of 48 waterfalls near Ellenboro are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek 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 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 Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Looking Glass Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slick Rock Falls Strong Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Linville Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Strong Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 94°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ellenboro

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laughing Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Glencannon Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ellenboro (9 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ellenboro (33 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Ellenboro

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

40.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

13.8 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
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ellenboro

Are there free waterfalls near Ellenboro?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Ellenboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ellenboro?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Ellenboro, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ellenboro?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ellenboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellenboro?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellenboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ellenboro?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ellenboro, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ellenboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ellenboro is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ellenboro?

The tallest waterfall near Ellenboro is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ellenboro?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Ellenboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ellenboro?

The closest waterfall to Ellenboro is Bradley Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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