Waterfall Hikes Near Montreat, NC

442 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montreat? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Montreat. 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 35.6478°N, -82.3001°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Montreat

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

65 of 66 gauged

36 of 65 waterfalls near Montreat are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Strong Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Strong Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Roaring Silvervale Falls Strong Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 86°F

Mon 86°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Montreat

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mingo Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Vernal Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Second Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Dill Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Courthouse Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Yellowstone Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montreat (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 Montreat (49 waterfalls)

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

Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 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

All 66 Waterfalls Near Montreat

Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 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
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Turley Falls

15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montreat

Are there free waterfalls near Montreat?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Montreat, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montreat?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montreat?

There are 49 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montreat, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montreat?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montreat, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Montreat?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Montreat, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Montreat?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Montreat?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Montreat?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Montreat have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Montreat?

The closest waterfall to Montreat is Blue Sea Falls, approximately 6.1 miles away.

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