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

18 waterfalls near Jefferson have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate 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 Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Low Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Jefferson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Abrams Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Silvervale Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Carter Falls Moderate · 834 cfs 31st 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

38.6 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

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Jefferson

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Twisting Falls

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

Carter Falls

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

Big Falls

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

The Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Abrams Falls

34 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 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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