Waterfall Hikes Near Watauga, TN

714 residents
New_York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watauga? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watauga. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.3687°N, -82.2919°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watauga

Find waterfalls to hike near Watauga

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watauga (1 waterfall)

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 Watauga (23 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

4.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Coon Den Falls waterfall

Coon Den Falls

22.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

12.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

11.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Watauga With Waterfalls

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

4.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Coon Den Falls waterfall

Coon Den Falls

22.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

12.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

11.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

45.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

35.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buckeye Falls waterfall

Buckeye Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Roaring Spout Falls waterfall

Roaring Spout Falls

38.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

38.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Gouges Creek waterfall

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Blue Sea Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murphy Falls waterfall

Murphy Falls

18.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

20.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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