Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Lure, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Lure? Luckily, there are 79 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Lure, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Lure
Find waterfalls to hike near Lake Lure
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Lure (34 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
16.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

The Cascades
21 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
6.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Lure (58 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Rainbow Falls
40.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Hickorynut Falls
16.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

The Cascades
21 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
34.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Toms Falls
6.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Lake Lure With Waterfalls

High Falls
12.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Shoal Creek Falls
10 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Crystal Falls
48.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Laughing Falls
41.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reems Creek Falls
4.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Triple Falls
23.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Pelham Falls
14.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hooker Falls
37.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

High Falls
38.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bridal Veil Falls
13.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Looking Glass Falls
15.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
22 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Glencannon Falls
14.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek
41.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Slick Rock Falls
21.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Yellowstone Falls
18.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Second Falls
18.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Maidenhair Falls
42.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
18.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Raven Cliff Falls
27 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft