Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, NC

1,634 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salem? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salem. 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 35.6997°N, -81.7003°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 35 gauged

33 waterfalls near Salem have live flow data today

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 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 Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 96°F

Tod 94°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°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 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 1260 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Spivey Falls Moderate · 122 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Bead and Lace Falls Moderate · 993 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Moderate · 181 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (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 Salem (27 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
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Salem

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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

24.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Walker Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Salem, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salem?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Silvervale Falls, approximately 21.4 miles away.

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