Waterfall Hikes Near Sawmills, NC

5,026 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sawmills? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sawmills. 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 35.8165°N, -81.4781°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sawmills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 27 gauged

4 of 25 waterfalls near Sawmills are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Carter Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 87°F

Wed 82°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sawmills

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Roaring · 2230 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 2230 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Roaring · 1830 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Linville Falls Strong · 248 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Betseys Rock Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sawmills (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

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sawmills (19 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Sawmills

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

19.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

22.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Dutch Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Blue Sea Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Walker Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sawmills

Are there free waterfalls near Sawmills?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Sawmills, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sawmills?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Sawmills, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sawmills?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sawmills, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sawmills?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sawmills, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sawmills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sawmills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sawmills is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sawmills?

The tallest waterfall near Sawmills is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sawmills?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Sawmills have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sawmills?

The closest waterfall to Sawmills is Silvervale Falls, approximately 16.2 miles away.

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