Waterfall Hikes Near Glenwood, NC

280 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glenwood? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glenwood. 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 35.6161°N, -81.9833°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glenwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

45 waterfalls near Glenwood have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Glenwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Low · 29 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Low · 20 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Low · 20 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Rock Creek Falls Low · 20 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glenwood (6 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 Glenwood (34 waterfalls)

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

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
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Glenwood

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
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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 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

Douglas Falk

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

23.8 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glenwood

Are there free waterfalls near Glenwood?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Glenwood, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glenwood?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Glenwood, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glenwood?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glenwood, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glenwood?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glenwood, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glenwood?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Glenwood, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glenwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Glenwood?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glenwood?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Glenwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glenwood?

The closest waterfall to Glenwood is Grassy Creek Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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