Waterfall Hikes Near Love Valley, NC

130 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Love Valley? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Love Valley. 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 35.9872°N, -80.9836°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Love Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

2 of 13 waterfalls near Love Valley are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Strong Tory Falls Roaring The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Love Valley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tory Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Strong · 22 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Dutch Creek Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Creek Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Watauga Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Moravian Falls Moderate · 343 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Love Valley (4 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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Carter Falls

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

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Love Valley (9 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Love Valley

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Carter Falls

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

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 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

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Love Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Love Valley?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Love Valley, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Love Valley?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Love Valley, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Love Valley?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Love Valley, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Love Valley?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Love Valley, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Love Valley?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Love Valley, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Love Valley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Love Valley is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Love Valley?

The tallest waterfall near Love Valley is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Love Valley?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Love Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Love Valley?

The closest waterfall to Love Valley is Moravian Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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