Waterfall Hikes Near Polkville, NC

500 residents
New_York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Polkville? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Polkville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.4163°N, -81.6440°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Polkville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near Polkville have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek 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 Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 72°F

Thu 72°F Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Polkville (2 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

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Polkville (17 waterfalls)

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

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

Bead and Lace Falls

2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Polkville

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
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
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

49.2 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

5.3 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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

18.1 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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

18.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 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

Turley Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Dutch Creek Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Polkville

Are there free waterfalls near Polkville?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Polkville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Polkville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Polkville, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Polkville?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Polkville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Polkville?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Polkville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Polkville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Polkville is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.25 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Polkville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Polkville?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Polkville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Polkville?

The closest waterfall to Polkville is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 26.9 miles away.

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