Waterfall Hikes Near Lawndale, NC

599 residents
New_York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lawndale? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lawndale. 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 35.4142°N, -81.5630°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Lawndale have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing 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 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Sunny Best
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lawndale (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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lawndale (15 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

5.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

5.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

18.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

12.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

18.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

36.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Turley Falls

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

Crystal Falls

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

30.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

30.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

22.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Are there free waterfalls near Lawndale?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Lawndale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lawndale?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lawndale, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lawndale?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lawndale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawndale?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawndale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lawndale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lawndale is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lawndale?

The tallest waterfall near Lawndale is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lawndale?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Lawndale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lawndale?

The closest waterfall to Lawndale is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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