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 3 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 1 hour ago

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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

35.3 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.8 miles 100 ft

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

19.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

1.6 miles 250 ft

Betseys Rock Falls

23.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Sawmills

Jones Falls

0.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 300 ft

Twisting Falls

1.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 400 ft

Douglas Falk

12.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Gentry Creek Falls

22.4 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Little Falls

44.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Carter Falls

42.6 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

1.5 miles 200 ft

Coon Den Falls

9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.6 miles 500 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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