Waterfall Hikes Near Black Mountain, NC

8,430 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Black Mountain? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Black 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 35.6144°N, -82.3274°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 68 gauged

1 of 67 waterfalls near Black Mountain is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 75°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Black Mountain

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Strong · 553 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Pelham Falls Low · 29 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Dismal Falls Low · 82 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Black Mountain (13 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 Black Mountain (51 waterfalls)

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

Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 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

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

26.3 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
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

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

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Black Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Black Mountain?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Black Mountain?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Black Mountain, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Black Mountain?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Mountain, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Black Mountain?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Black Mountain, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Black Mountain?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Black Mountain?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Black Mountain?

Yes, 65 waterfalls near Black Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Black Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Black Mountain is Toms Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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