Waterfall Hikes Near Hickory, NC

206,008 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hickory gives you furniture country with the Blue Ridge in view, and the good falls gather at the far edge of the fifty-mile circle. Linville Falls anchors everything, 90 feet of river dropping into its gorge off the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a 1.6-mile walk to the viewpoints. Moravian Falls spills 35 feet beside the road near Wilkesboro. Betseys Rock Falls takes two miles and 300 feet of gain. Twenty-three falls total, and dogs come along on nearly every trail listed.

Located at 35.7410°N, -81.3223°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hickory

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

2 of 23 waterfalls near Hickory are flowing strongly today

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 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Strong Walker Falls Strong Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Tod 71°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain
Thu 74°F Areas Of Fog
Fri 73°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 67°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 65°F Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hickory

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Walker Falls Strong · 2 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Douglas Falk Strong · 2 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Moderate · 390 cfs 40th percentile
  4. 4 Carter Falls Barely Flowing · 613 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 613 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Linville Falls Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hickory (9 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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

26.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

30.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hickory (10 waterfalls)

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

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Hickory

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

26.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

30.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

38.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Falls of Gouges Creek in North Carolina, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Falls of Gouges Creek

41.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Roaring Spout Falls in North Carolina, about 273 feet of drop LiDAR

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

44.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Douglas Falk in North Carolina, about 260 feet of drop LiDAR

Douglas Falk

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
2.8 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hickory

Are there free waterfalls near Hickory?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hickory?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hickory?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hickory?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hickory, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hickory?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hickory, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hickory?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hickory is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hickory?

The tallest waterfall near Hickory is Betseys Rock Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hickory?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Hickory have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hickory?

The closest waterfall to Hickory is Moravian Falls, approximately 22.4 miles away.

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