Waterfall Hikes Near Crossnore, NC

139 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crossnore? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crossnore. 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 36.0222°N, -81.9308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 36 gauged

34 waterfalls near Crossnore have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 70°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 79°F Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Crossnore

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 359 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crossnore (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 Crossnore (27 waterfalls)

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

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 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
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

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crossnore

Are there free waterfalls near Crossnore?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Crossnore, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crossnore?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Crossnore, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crossnore?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossnore, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crossnore?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crossnore?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Crossnore?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crossnore?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Crossnore have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crossnore?

The closest waterfall to Crossnore is Linville Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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