Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton, NC

17,457 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morganton? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morganton. 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 35.7408°N, -81.7002°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morganton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 35 gauged

33 waterfalls near Morganton 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 Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tod 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Morganton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laurel Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Morganton (27 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
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

All 35 Waterfalls Near Morganton

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
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

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
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

23.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 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
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Morganton

Are there free waterfalls near Morganton?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Morganton?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Morganton, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Morganton?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Morganton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Morganton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Morganton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Morganton?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Morganton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Morganton?

The closest waterfall to Morganton is Silvervale Falls, approximately 19.4 miles away.

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