Waterfall Hikes Near Spindale, NC

4,218 residents
New York Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spindale? There are 60 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spindale. 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 35.3597°N, -81.9232°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spindale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 60 gauged

4 of 59 waterfalls near Spindale are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong Gordons Mill Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Strong Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Strong

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tod 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Spindale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Linville Falls Strong · 326 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Slicking Falls Strong · 4 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Walker Falls Strong · 6 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Douglas Falk Strong · 6 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Bird Rock Falls Moderate · 153 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Catheys Creek Falls Moderate · 153 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spindale (11 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spindale (44 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near Spindale

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

39 miles away
South 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
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spindale

Are there free waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spindale?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Spindale, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spindale?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Spindale, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spindale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Spindale?

The tallest waterfall near Spindale is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spindale?

Yes, 57 waterfalls near Spindale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spindale?

The closest waterfall to Spindale is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 17.8 miles away.

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