Waterfall Hikes Near Boone, NC

19,368 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Boone? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Boone. 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 36.2111°N, -81.6669°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Boone

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

27 waterfalls near Boone have live flow data today

Abrams 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 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 Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 87°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Boone

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Boone (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Boone (21 waterfalls)

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

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Boone

Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Boone

Are there free waterfalls near Boone?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Boone, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Boone?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Boone?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Boone, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Boone?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Boone, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Boone?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Boone?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Boone?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Boone?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Boone have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Boone?

The closest waterfall to Boone is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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