Waterfall Hikes Near Old Fort, NC

658 residents
New York Time Zone
65 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Old Fort? There are 65 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Old Fort. 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 35.6305°N, -82.1777°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Fort

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 65 gauged

29 of 64 waterfalls near Old Fort are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Second Falls Strong Yellowstone Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Strong Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Silvervale Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 85°F

Aft 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Mon 91°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 100°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Old Fort

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 62 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Watauga Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Fort (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Fort (51 waterfalls)

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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 65 Waterfalls Near Old Fort

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Fort

Are there free waterfalls near Old Fort?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Old Fort, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Fort?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Old Fort, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Fort?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Fort, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Fort?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Fort, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Old Fort?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Old Fort, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Fort?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Fort?

The tallest waterfall near Old Fort is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Old Fort?

Yes, 62 waterfalls near Old Fort have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Old Fort?

The closest waterfall to Old Fort is Upper Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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