Waterfall Hikes Near Jefferson, NC

1,872 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jefferson? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jefferson. 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 36.4209°N, -81.4686°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jefferson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 20 gauged

7 of 18 waterfalls near Jefferson are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Moderate The Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 83°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Sunny Best
Thu 90°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Jefferson

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Watauga Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Roaring · 59 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Strong · 46 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jefferson (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

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jefferson (15 waterfalls)

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

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Jefferson

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jefferson

Are there free waterfalls near Jefferson?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Jefferson, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jefferson?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jefferson?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jefferson?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jefferson, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jefferson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jefferson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Jefferson is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Jefferson?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jefferson?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Jefferson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jefferson?

The closest waterfall to Jefferson is Cascade Falls, approximately 9 miles away.

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