Waterfall Hikes Near Bakersville, NC

728 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bakersville? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bakersville. 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 36.0154°N, -82.1582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 41 gauged

39 waterfalls near Bakersville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace 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 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bakersville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monkey Falls Roaring · 5170 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bakersville (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 Bakersville (30 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

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

Crystal Falls

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

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

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

Walker Falls

23.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Douglas Falk

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bakersville

Are there free waterfalls near Bakersville?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Bakersville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bakersville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bakersville?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bakersville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bakersville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bakersville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bakersville?

The tallest waterfall near Bakersville is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bakersville?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Bakersville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bakersville?

The closest waterfall to Bakersville is Falls of Gouges Creek, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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