Waterfall Hikes Near Gamewell, NC

3,710 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gamewell? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gamewell. 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 35.8640°N, -81.5978°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gamewell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 33 gauged

24 of 31 waterfalls near Gamewell are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Long Hope Falls Roaring Big Falls Strong Dutch Creek Falls Strong Laurel Creek Falls Strong Watauga Falls Strong Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Linville Falls Strong Little Falls Low Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Strong Spivey Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gamewell

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Betseys Rock Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Long Hope Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Walker Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Douglas Falk Roaring · 4 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Roaring · 144 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gamewell (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 Gamewell (24 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 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

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Gamewell

Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 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
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gamewell

Are there free waterfalls near Gamewell?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Gamewell, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gamewell?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gamewell?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gamewell, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gamewell?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gamewell, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gamewell?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gamewell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gamewell is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gamewell?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gamewell?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Gamewell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gamewell?

The closest waterfall to Gamewell is Silvervale Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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