Waterfall Hikes Near Spindale, NC

4,218 residents
New York Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spindale? There are 60 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spindale. 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 35.3597°N, -81.9232°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spindale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 60 gauged

2 of 59 waterfalls near Spindale are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 95°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 81°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny Best
Thu 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Spindale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Walker Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Douglas Falk Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascades Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Bradley Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Toms Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spindale (11 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 Spindale (44 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 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

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near Spindale

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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 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
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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Turley Falls

39.7 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

40.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spindale

Are there free waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spindale?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Spindale, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spindale?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spindale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spindale?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Spindale, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spindale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Spindale?

The tallest waterfall near Spindale is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spindale?

Yes, 57 waterfalls near Spindale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spindale?

The closest waterfall to Spindale is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 17.8 miles away.

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