Waterfall Hikes Near Newland, NC

743 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newland? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newland. 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 36.0880°N, -81.9274°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 37 gauged

35 waterfalls near Newland have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey 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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 80°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Newland

Updated about 2 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 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newland (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 Newland (27 waterfalls)

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

Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 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

All 37 Waterfalls Near Newland

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 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
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 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
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newland

Are there free waterfalls near Newland?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newland?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newland, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Newland is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Newland?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newland?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Newland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newland?

The closest waterfall to Newland is Linville Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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