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

6 of 65 waterfalls near Montreat are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low 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 Low Spivey Falls Low Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Courthouse Falls Low Dill Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Second Falls Low Yellowstone Falls Low Woodfin Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Upper Falls Low Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong Flat Creek 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 Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Roaring Silvervale Falls Strong Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 89°F Sunny Best

Thu 91°F Sunny

Fri 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

14.5 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

25.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.2 miles 600 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.3 miles 500 ft

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 300 ft

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

32.6 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.5 miles 800 ft

Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

4.0 miles 400 ft

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

32.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

26.4 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 400 ft

Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

14.9 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

40.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

35.5 miles away

North Carolina

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

22.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

12.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.3 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

48.6 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

29.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

0.4 miles 160 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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