Waterfall Hikes Near Fallston, NC

670 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fallston? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fallston. 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 35.4288°N, -81.5023°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fallston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

3 of 23 waterfalls near Fallston are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Strong Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Wed 83°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fallston

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Roaring · 1870 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Hendricks Falls Strong · 273 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Linville Falls Strong · 258 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Moderate · 143 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Murphy Falls Moderate · 143 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 143 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fallston (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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fallston (17 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Fallston

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

22.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fallston

Are there free waterfalls near Fallston?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fallston?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Fallston, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fallston?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fallston?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fallston?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fallston?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fallston?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Fallston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fallston?

The closest waterfall to Fallston is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 32.2 miles away.

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