Waterfall Hikes Near Montreat, NC

442 residents

New York Time Zone

71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montreat? There are 71 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

70 of 71 gauged

5 of 70 waterfalls near Montreat are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee 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 Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Roaring Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 88°F

Wed 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 88°F Sunny Best

Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Montreat

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montreat (12 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.