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

14 of 67 waterfalls near Black Mountain are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Roaring Catheys Creek Falls Roaring Connestee Falls Roaring Dismal Falls Roaring Toxaway Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low 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 Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Strong

Updated 10 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Black Mountain

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Douglas Falk Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Walker Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Roaring · 2960 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Roaring · 2960 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 2960 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Bird Rock Falls Roaring · 118 cfs 97th 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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

39 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

39.4 miles away
South Carolina
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

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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