Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Lure, NC

1,575 residents
New York Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Lure? There are 70 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Lure. 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 35.4404°N, -82.2065°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Lure

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 70 gauged

15 of 69 waterfalls near Lake Lure are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Roaring Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bradley Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Strong Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Lure

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 62 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Pelham Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Strong · 46 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Lure (15 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Lure (52 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Lake Lure

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Turley Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Lure

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Lure?

There are 45 free waterfalls near Lake Lure, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Lure?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Lure, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Lure?

There are 52 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Lure, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Lure?

There are 48 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Lure, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Lure?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Lure, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Lure?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Lure is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Lure?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Lure is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Lure?

Yes, 67 waterfalls near Lake Lure have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Lure?

The closest waterfall to Lake Lure is Rainbow Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.

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