Waterfall Hikes Near Lawndale, NC

599 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lawndale? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lawndale. 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 35.4142°N, -81.5630°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Lawndale have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate 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 Douglas Falk 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 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lawndale

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 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Grassy Creek 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 Lawndale (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 Lawndale (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 27 Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
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
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

35.3 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 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

Turley Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 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

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lawndale

Are there free waterfalls near Lawndale?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lawndale?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lawndale?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawndale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lawndale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lawndale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lawndale?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Lawndale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lawndale?

The closest waterfall to Lawndale is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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