Waterfall Hikes Near Lenoir, NC

18,301 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lenoir? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lenoir. 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 35.9094°N, -81.5249°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lenoir

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

27 waterfalls near Lenoir have live flow data 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 Upper Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls 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 Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lenoir

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 359 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lenoir (3 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lenoir (21 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Lenoir

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 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
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 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

Roaring Spout Falls

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

Big Falls

32.9 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
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lenoir

Are there free waterfalls near Lenoir?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Lenoir, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lenoir?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lenoir, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lenoir?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lenoir, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lenoir?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lenoir, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lenoir?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lenoir?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lenoir is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lenoir?

The tallest waterfall near Lenoir is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lenoir?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Lenoir have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lenoir?

The closest waterfall to Lenoir is Silvervale Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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