Waterfall Hikes Near Rutherford College, NC

1,119 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rutherford College? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rutherford College. 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 35.7514°N, -81.5270°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rutherford College

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 32 gauged

30 waterfalls near Rutherford College have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 96°F

Tod 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rutherford College

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Bead and Lace Falls Moderate · 993 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Linville Falls Moderate · 181 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Reems Creek Falls Low · 1150 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rutherford College (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rutherford College (24 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Rutherford College

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Toms Falls

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rutherford College

Are there free waterfalls near Rutherford College?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Rutherford College, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rutherford College?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Rutherford College, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rutherford College?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rutherford College, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutherford College?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutherford College, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rutherford College?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rutherford College?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rutherford College?

The tallest waterfall near Rutherford College is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rutherford College?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Rutherford College have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rutherford College?

The closest waterfall to Rutherford College is Silvervale Falls, approximately 17.4 miles away.

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