Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain View, NC

3,323 residents
New_York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mountain View? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mountain View. 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 35.6828°N, -81.3683°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mountain View

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Mountain View have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 71°F

Thu 71°F Sunny Best
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain View (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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

48.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mountain View (17 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Mountain View

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Toms Falls

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mountain View

Are there free waterfalls near Mountain View?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Mountain View, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mountain View?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Mountain View, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mountain View?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mountain View, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain View?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain View, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mountain View?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Mountain View, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mountain View?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mountain View is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mountain View?

The tallest waterfall near Mountain View is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mountain View?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Mountain View have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mountain View?

The closest waterfall to Mountain View is Moravian Falls, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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