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

Find waterfalls to hike near Lake Lure

🚗 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

1 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

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

Hickorynut Falls

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

The Cascades

3.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bead and Lace Falls waterfall

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

2.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Lake Lure With Waterfalls

Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

46.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buckeye Falls waterfall

Buckeye Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Slatten Falls waterfall

Slatten Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

12.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

0.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

44.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

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