Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Lure, NC

1,575 residents
New York Time Zone
73 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Lure? There are 73 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

72 of 73 gauged

8 of 72 waterfalls near Lake Lure are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Strong Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Low 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 Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Roaring Soco Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers · 94°F

Tod 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers Best
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Mon 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°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 Mingo Falls Roaring · 531 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Hooker Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Turley Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd 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

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Lure (55 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 73 Waterfalls Near Lake Lure

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Upper Falls

31.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

25.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

11.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

11.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Lure

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Lure?

There are 48 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 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Lure, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Lure?

There are 51 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, 70 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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