Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton, NC

17,457 residents
New_York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morganton? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morganton. 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 35.7408°N, -81.7002°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morganton

Find waterfalls to hike near Morganton

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton (3 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 Morganton (26 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Morganton With Waterfalls

Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Toms Falls

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

34.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

36.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bead and Lace Falls waterfall

Bead and Lace Falls

34 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Coon Den Falls waterfall

Coon Den Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

32.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

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