Waterfall Hikes Near Sugar Mountain, NC

489 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sugar Mountain? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sugar Mountain. 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 36.1263°N, -81.8646°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 33 gauged

19 of 31 waterfalls near Sugar Mountain are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Low Rainbow Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Patchy Fog · 68°F

Aft 68°F Patchy Fog Best
Mon 76°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sugar Mountain

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Walker Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Douglas Falk Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Watauga Falls Roaring · 120 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 120 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sugar Mountain (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 Sugar Mountain (24 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sugar Mountain?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sugar Mountain?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sugar Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sugar Mountain is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Sugar Mountain is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sugar Mountain?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Sugar Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sugar Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Sugar Mountain is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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