Waterfall Hikes Near Hickory, NC

206,008 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hickory gives you furniture country with the Blue Ridge in view, and the good falls gather at the far edge of the fifty-mile circle. Linville Falls anchors everything, 90 feet of river dropping into its gorge off the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a 1.6-mile walk to the viewpoints. Moravian Falls spills 35 feet beside the road near Wilkesboro. Betseys Rock Falls takes two miles and 300 feet of gain. Twenty-three falls total, and dogs come along on nearly every trail listed.

Located at 35.7410°N, -81.3223°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hickory

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Hickory have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low 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 Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 93°F

Aft 93°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hickory

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 19th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Low · 145 cfs 12th percentile
  3. 3 Watauga Falls Low · 145 cfs 12th percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Low · 145 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Creek Falls Low · 145 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Moravian Falls Low · 417 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hickory (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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hickory (15 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 23 Waterfalls Near Hickory

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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hickory

Are there free waterfalls near Hickory?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hickory?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hickory?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hickory?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hickory?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hickory, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hickory?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hickory?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hickory?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Hickory have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hickory?

The closest waterfall to Hickory is Moravian Falls, approximately 22.4 miles away.

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