Waterfall Hikes Near Spruce Pine, NC

2,637 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spruce Pine? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spruce Pine. 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 35.9104°N, -82.0731°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 39 gauged

4 of 37 waterfalls near Spruce Pine are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bead and Lace Falls Strong Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Strong Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Spruce Pine

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Turley Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Pearsons Falls Roaring · 788 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Spivey Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Bead and Lace Falls Strong · 1330 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 1630 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spruce Pine (4 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 Spruce Pine (29 waterfalls)

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

Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 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
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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

34 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Turley Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Are there free waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spruce Pine?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Spruce Pine, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spruce Pine?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spruce Pine?

The shortest waterfall hike near Spruce Pine is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

The tallest waterfall near Spruce Pine is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spruce Pine?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Spruce Pine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spruce Pine?

The closest waterfall to Spruce Pine is Crystal Falls, approximately 1.4 miles away.

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PINE VALLEY MOTEL

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Alpine Inn

Alpine Inn

9.0 11 reviews
Ruth's Place Tiny Home Retreat 1 mile to town

Ruth's Place Tiny Home Retreat 1 mile to town

9.9 17 reviews
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The Embers Hotel

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