Waterfall Hikes Near Foscoe, NC

1,411 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Foscoe? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Foscoe. 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 36.1535°N, -81.7737°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Foscoe

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 31 gauged

4 of 29 waterfalls near Foscoe are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 72°F

Wed 72°F Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Thu 75°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Foscoe

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Roaring · 2700 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 2700 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Roaring · 1870 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Linville Falls Strong · 258 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Moderate · 143 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Roaring Spout Falls Moderate · 143 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Foscoe (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 Foscoe (22 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

0.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

1.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Foscoe

Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Big Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

0.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

1.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

19.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

12.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

22.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Foscoe

Are there free waterfalls near Foscoe?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Foscoe, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Foscoe?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Foscoe, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Foscoe?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Foscoe, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Foscoe?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Foscoe, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Foscoe?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Foscoe?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Foscoe?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Foscoe?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Foscoe have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Foscoe?

The closest waterfall to Foscoe is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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