Waterfall Hikes Near Mooresboro, NC

204 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mooresboro? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mooresboro. 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 35.2992°N, -81.6986°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mooresboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

7 of 41 waterfalls near Mooresboro are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 Bridal Veil Falls Strong Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Looking Glass Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slick Rock Falls Strong Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mooresboro

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Laughing Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Slick Rock Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mooresboro (8 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mooresboro (27 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Mooresboro

Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

17.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

3.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

4.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 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

24.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

3.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

3.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mooresboro

Are there free waterfalls near Mooresboro?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Mooresboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mooresboro?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Mooresboro, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mooresboro?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mooresboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mooresboro?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mooresboro, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mooresboro?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Mooresboro, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mooresboro?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mooresboro?

The tallest waterfall near Mooresboro is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mooresboro?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Mooresboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mooresboro?

The closest waterfall to Mooresboro is Bradley Falls, approximately 26.6 miles away.

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