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

31 waterfalls near Sugar Mountain have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 64°F

Thu 50°F Sunny
Fri 64°F Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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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

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

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Twisting Falls

24.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

34.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

48.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Buckeye Falls

Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

31.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

23.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

40.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

5.6 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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