Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Alpine, NC

1,896 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glen Alpine? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glen Alpine. 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 35.7307°N, -81.7826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glen Alpine

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 36 gauged

34 waterfalls near Glen Alpine 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 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 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 Low Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Glen Alpine

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Alpine (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glen Alpine (28 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
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

Murphy Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Glen Alpine

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 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
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glen Alpine

Are there free waterfalls near Glen Alpine?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glen Alpine?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glen Alpine?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glen Alpine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Alpine?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Alpine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glen Alpine?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glen Alpine?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Glen Alpine?

The tallest waterfall near Glen Alpine is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glen Alpine?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Glen Alpine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glen Alpine?

The closest waterfall to Glen Alpine is Linville Falls, approximately 16.8 miles away.

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