Waterfall Hikes Near Marion, NC

7,652 residents
New_York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Marion? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Marion. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.6777°N, -82.0017°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Marion

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41 waterfalls near Marion have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Low Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

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Best Day to Hike

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Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Marion (5 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 Marion (31 waterfalls)

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

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
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

All 42 Waterfalls Near Marion

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
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
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

31.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

5.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

5.3 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
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Marion

Are there free waterfalls near Marion?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Marion?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Marion, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Marion?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Marion?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Marion?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Marion, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Marion?

The shortest waterfall hike near Marion is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.25 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Marion?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Marion?

Yes, 42 waterfalls near Marion have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Marion?

The closest waterfall to Marion is Grassy Creek Falls, approximately 12.3 miles away.

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