Waterfall Hikes Near Erwin, TN

6,026 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Erwin? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Erwin. 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 36.1456°N, -82.4115°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Erwin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 40 gauged

5 of 39 waterfalls near Erwin are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Bead and Lace Falls Low Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga 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 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 Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Low Tank Hollow Falls Strong

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 91°F

Aft 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Erwin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Monkey Falls Roaring · 899 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Spivey Falls Strong · 213 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Strong · 213 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Tank Hollow Falls Strong · 1020 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Erwin (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 Erwin (29 waterfalls)

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

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Erwin

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Walker Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

20 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
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

24.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 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
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Erwin

Are there free waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Erwin?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Erwin?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Erwin, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Erwin?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Erwin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Erwin is Abrams Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Erwin?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Erwin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Erwin?

The closest waterfall to Erwin is Spivey Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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