Waterfall Hikes Near Lansing, NC

236 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lansing? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lansing. 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 36.4994°N, -81.5106°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lansing

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 22 gauged

2 of 20 waterfalls near Lansing are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Strong The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lansing

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silvervale Falls Strong · 22 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Watauga Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Creek Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Moravian Falls Moderate · 343 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lansing (3 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lansing (16 waterfalls)

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

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Lansing

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lansing

Are there free waterfalls near Lansing?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Lansing, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lansing?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lansing, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lansing?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lansing, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lansing?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lansing, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lansing?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lansing, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lansing?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lansing is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lansing?

The tallest waterfall near Lansing is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lansing?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Lansing have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lansing?

The closest waterfall to Lansing is Long Hope Falls, approximately 11.2 miles away.

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