Waterfall Hikes Near Burnsville, NC

2,380 residents
New York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Burnsville? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Burnsville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.9163°N, -82.2977°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burnsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 45 gauged

1 of 44 waterfalls near Burnsville is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker 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 Monkey Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Tod 88°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Burnsville

Updated about 2 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 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burnsville (5 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 Burnsville (32 waterfalls)

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

Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Burnsville

Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

40.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burnsville

Are there free waterfalls near Burnsville?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Burnsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burnsville?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Burnsville, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burnsville?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burnsville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burnsville?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burnsville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Burnsville?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Burnsville, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burnsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burnsville is Abrams Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burnsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Burnsville?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Burnsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Burnsville?

The closest waterfall to Burnsville is Roaring Spout Falls, approximately 7 miles away.

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