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

17 of 69 waterfalls near Lake Lure are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Low Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Roaring Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Strong Walker Falls Strong Flat Creek Falls Moderate 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 Roaring Linville Falls Strong Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours 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 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Roaring · 153 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Pelham Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Linville Falls Strong · 46 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Hickorynut Falls Strong · 50 cfs 86th 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

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Crystal Falls

34.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

18 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

14.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 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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