Waterfall Hikes Near Linville, NC

437 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Linville? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Linville. 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 36.0674°N, -81.8715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Linville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 35 gauged

3 of 33 waterfalls near Linville are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga 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 Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Low Walker Falls Low Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Linville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 1630 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Jones Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Linville (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Linville (26 waterfalls)

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

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Linville

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Linville

Are there free waterfalls near Linville?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Linville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Linville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Linville, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Linville?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Linville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Linville?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Linville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Linville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Linville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Linville?

The tallest waterfall near Linville is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Linville?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Linville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Linville?

The closest waterfall to Linville is Linville Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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