Waterfall Hikes Near West Marion, NC

916 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Marion? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Marion. 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 35.6525°N, -82.0191°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Marion

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

17 of 45 waterfalls near West Marion are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Low Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Reems Creek Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 94°F

Aft 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 92°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny Best
Wed 98°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Marion

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Watauga Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Dutch Creek Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Marion (6 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 West Marion (34 waterfalls)

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

Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 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

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near West Marion

Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

34.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Marion

Are there free waterfalls near West Marion?

There are 31 free waterfalls near West Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Marion?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near West Marion, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Marion?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Marion?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Marion, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Marion?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Marion, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Marion?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Marion?

The tallest waterfall near West Marion is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Marion?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near West Marion have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Marion?

The closest waterfall to West Marion is Grassy Creek Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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