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

1 of 24 waterfalls near Granite Falls is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Granite Falls

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jones Falls Roaring · 851 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Moravian Falls Moderate · 678 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Carter Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Linville Falls Low · 156 cfs 24th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Low · 49 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Granite Falls (8 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.

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

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

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Linville Falls

28.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Granite Falls

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Crystal Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

33.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Murphy Falls

33.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Falls of Gouges Creek in North Carolina, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Dutch Creek Falls

34.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Roaring Spout Falls in North Carolina, about 273 feet of drop LiDAR

Roaring Spout Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

40.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Watauga Falls in North Carolina, about 142 feet of drop LiDAR

Watauga Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

41.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
1.7 miles Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

42.7 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 8 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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