Waterfall Hikes Near Drexel, NC

1,768 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Drexel? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Drexel. 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 35.7568°N, -81.6088°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Drexel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 33 gauged

31 waterfalls near Drexel have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Low

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Drexel

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Moderate · 374 cfs 27th percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Low · 16 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Low · 413 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Reems Creek Falls Low · 629 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Jones Falls Low · 413 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Low · 413 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Drexel (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 Drexel (25 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
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
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Drexel

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 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
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Douglas Falk

26.3 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
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Drexel

Are there free waterfalls near Drexel?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Drexel, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Drexel?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Drexel?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Drexel, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Drexel?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Drexel, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Drexel?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Drexel?

The shortest waterfall hike near Drexel is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Drexel?

The tallest waterfall near Drexel is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Drexel?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Drexel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Drexel?

The closest waterfall to Drexel is Silvervale Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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