Waterfall Hikes Near Beech Mountain, NC

798 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Beech Mountain? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Beech 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 36.2104°N, -81.8875°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Beech Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 34 gauged

1 of 32 waterfalls near Beech Mountain is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow 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 Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Roaring Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 81°F Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 76°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Beech Mountain

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 Laurel Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Carter Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Beech 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 Beech Mountain (23 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Beech Mountain

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

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

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

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

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Beech Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Beech Mountain?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Beech Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Beech Mountain?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Beech Mountain?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Beech Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Beech Mountain?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Beech Mountain, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Beech Mountain?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Beech Mountain?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Beech Mountain?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Beech Mountain?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Beech Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Beech Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Beech Mountain is Watauga Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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