Waterfall Hikes Near Icard, NC

1,984 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Icard? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Icard. 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 35.7253°N, -81.4581°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Icard

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 29 gauged

28 waterfalls near Icard 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 97°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 Best
Tue 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Icard

Updated about 1 hour 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 Moderate · 181 cfs 34th 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 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 412 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Icard (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 Icard (20 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 29 Waterfalls Near Icard

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Icard

Are there free waterfalls near Icard?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Icard?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Icard?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Icard?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Icard?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Icard?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Icard?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Icard?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Icard have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Icard?

The closest waterfall to Icard is Silvervale Falls, approximately 21.6 miles away.

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