Waterfall Hikes Near Granite Falls, NC

4,934 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

A drop on Gunpowder Creek gave Granite Falls its name, and Highway 321 climbs from here straight into waterfall country. Silvervale Falls sits a tenth of a mile off the road. The loop at Cascade Falls covers 0.8 miles with maybe 100 feet of rise. Linville Falls, the famous one, pours ninety feet at the end of a 1.6 mile walk. Grassy Creek Falls stays easy across its mile and a half, while Upper Falls stretches to 3.3 miles and 500 feet of gain. Twenty-six falls show inside the radius, dogs welcome on most measured trails.

Located at 35.7970°N, -81.4237°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Granite Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 26 gauged

24 waterfalls near Granite Falls have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Tod 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Granite Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jones Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Linville Falls Low · 165 cfs 20th percentile
  3. 3 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 137 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Watauga Falls Barely Flowing · 137 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 137 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Granite Falls (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Granite Falls (18 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Granite Falls

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 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
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Walker Falls

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

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Granite Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Granite Falls?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Granite Falls, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Granite Falls?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Granite Falls?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Granite Falls, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Granite Falls?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Granite Falls, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Granite Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Granite Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Granite Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Granite Falls is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Granite Falls?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Granite Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Granite Falls?

The closest waterfall to Granite Falls is Silvervale Falls, approximately 19.5 miles away.

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