Waterfall Hikes Near Nebo, NC

1,423 residents
New_York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nebo? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nebo. 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 35.7106°N, -81.9180°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nebo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 39 gauged

38 waterfalls near Nebo have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga 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 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 70°F

Thu 70°F Sunny Best
Fri 80°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nebo (4 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 Nebo (29 waterfalls)

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

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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

30.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

30.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Nebo

Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

28.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

18.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

18.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Turley Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Buckeye Falls

Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

31.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

22 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nebo

Are there free waterfalls near Nebo?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Nebo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nebo?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Nebo, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nebo?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nebo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nebo?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nebo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nebo?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Nebo, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nebo?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nebo?

The tallest waterfall near Nebo is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nebo?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Nebo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nebo?

The closest waterfall to Nebo is Linville Falls, approximately 12.1 miles away.

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