Waterfall Hikes Near Hildebran, NC

1,843 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hildebran? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hildebran. 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 35.7182°N, -81.4210°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hildebran

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 29 gauged

8 of 28 waterfalls near Hildebran are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Wed 83°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hildebran

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Roaring · 2230 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Moravian Falls Roaring · 1830 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascades Strong · 75 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Toms Falls Strong · 75 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Strong · 75 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Strong · 248 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hildebran (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

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

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hildebran (20 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Hildebran

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Crystal Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Dutch Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Walker Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hildebran

Are there free waterfalls near Hildebran?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Hildebran, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hildebran?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hildebran?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hildebran, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hildebran?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hildebran, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hildebran?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hildebran?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hildebran?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hildebran?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Hildebran have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hildebran?

The closest waterfall to Hildebran is Silvervale Falls, approximately 23.5 miles away.

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