Waterfall Hikes Near Fallston, NC

670 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fallston? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fallston. 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 35.4288°N, -81.5023°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fallston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Fallston have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade 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 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 Upper Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fallston

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Grassy Creek 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 Fallston (4 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fallston (17 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 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

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Fallston

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fallston

Are there free waterfalls near Fallston?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fallston?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Fallston, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fallston?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fallston?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fallston, including Bead and Lace Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fallston?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fallston?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fallston?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Fallston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fallston?

The closest waterfall to Fallston is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 32.2 miles away.

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