Waterfall Hikes Near Cove Creek, NC

1,354 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cove Creek? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cove Creek. 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 36.2763°N, -81.7829°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 33 gauged

31 waterfalls near Cove Creek 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 Tank Hollow 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 Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 86°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cove Creek

Updated about 2 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 Cove Creek (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cove Creek (23 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

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

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 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
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

23.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cove Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Cove Creek?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cove Creek?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cove Creek?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cove Creek, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cove Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cove Creek?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cove Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Cove Creek is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cove Creek?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Cove Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cove Creek?

The closest waterfall to Cove Creek is Laurel Creek Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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