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

5 of 33 waterfalls near Linville are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Low Spivey Falls Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Roaring Silvervale Falls Strong

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Sunny then 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 Reems Creek Falls Roaring · 976 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Strong · 22 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Walker Falls Strong · 3 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Douglas Falk Strong · 3 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Watauga Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd 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

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

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

All 35 Waterfalls Near Linville

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 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
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
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Crystal Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Spivey Falls

38.3 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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