Waterfall Hikes Near Mars Hill, NC

2,843 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mars Hill? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mars Hill. 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 35.8283°N, -82.5490°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

65 of 66 gauged

9 of 65 waterfalls near Mars Hill are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Rock Creek Falls Roaring Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing 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 Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Strong Monkey Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 88°F

Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Wed 90°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mars Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Rock Creek Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Mingo Falls Strong · 367 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Linville Falls Strong · 52 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Grotto Falls Strong · 317 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mars Hill (11 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 Mars Hill (47 waterfalls)

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

Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 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
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 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

Douglas Falk

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

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Crystal Falls

34.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

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

Toms Falls

23.1 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

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 45 free waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mars Hill?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Mars Hill, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mars Hill?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mars Hill, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mars Hill?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mars Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Mars Hill is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mars Hill?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Mars Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mars Hill?

The closest waterfall to Mars Hill is Reems Creek Falls, approximately 9.2 miles away.

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