Waterfall Hikes Near Erwin, TN

6,026 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Erwin? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Erwin. 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 36.1456°N, -82.4115°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Erwin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 40 gauged

1 of 39 waterfalls near Erwin is flowing strongly 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 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls 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 Monkey Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Erwin

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 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 Blue Sea 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 Erwin (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 Erwin (29 waterfalls)

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

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

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Erwin

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
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Turley Falls

39.7 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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Erwin

Are there free waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Erwin?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Erwin?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Erwin, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Erwin?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Erwin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Erwin?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Erwin?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Erwin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Erwin?

The closest waterfall to Erwin is Spivey Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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