Waterfall Hikes Near Gerton, NC

251 residents
New York Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gerton? There are 81 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gerton. 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 35.4758°N, -82.3504°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gerton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

81 of 81 gauged

15 of 81 waterfalls near Gerton are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Strong Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Low Walker Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Hooker Falls Strong Pearsons Falls Strong Shoal Creek Falls Strong Turley Falls Strong Triple Falls Strong Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Partly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gerton

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1490 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Hooker Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Triple Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Turley Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Shoal Creek Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gerton (16 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gerton (57 waterfalls)

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

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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Gerton

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

17.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

3.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

4.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

3.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

3.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

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

Upper Falls

21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

29.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gerton

Are there free waterfalls near Gerton?

There are 50 free waterfalls near Gerton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gerton?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Gerton, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gerton?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gerton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gerton?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gerton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gerton?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Gerton, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gerton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Gerton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gerton?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Gerton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gerton?

The closest waterfall to Gerton is Bead and Lace Falls, approximately 1.9 miles away.

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