Waterfall Hikes Near Roan Mountain, TN

984 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Roan Mountain? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Roan Mountain. 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 36.1866°N, -82.0706°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 39 gauged

17 of 37 waterfalls near Roan Mountain are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Linville Falls Strong Monkey Falls Strong Moravian Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 74°F

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Flowing best right now near Roan Mountain

Updated about 2 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 Watauga Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Dutch Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Roan Mountain (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 Roan Mountain (28 waterfalls)

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

Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

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

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
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
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Roan Mountain?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Roan Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Roan Mountain?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Roan Mountain?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Roan Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Roan Mountain?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Roan Mountain, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Roan Mountain?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Roan Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Roan Mountain is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Roan Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Roan Mountain is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Roan Mountain?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Roan Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Roan Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Roan Mountain is Jones Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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