Waterfall Hikes Near Brookford, NC

435 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brookford? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brookford. 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 35.7030°N, -81.3452°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brookford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

4 of 22 waterfalls near Brookford are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing 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 Carter Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Brookford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Walker Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Douglas Falk Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Carter Falls Strong · 634 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Strong · 634 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Silvervale Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 29th percentile
  6. 6 Moravian Falls Moderate · 374 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Brookford (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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Brookford (14 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Brookford

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 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

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 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

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
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brookford

Are there free waterfalls near Brookford?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Brookford, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Brookford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brookford?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brookford, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brookford?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brookford, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Brookford?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Brookford, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brookford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Brookford is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Brookford?

The tallest waterfall near Brookford is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Brookford?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Brookford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Brookford?

The closest waterfall to Brookford is Moravian Falls, approximately 25.3 miles away.

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