Waterfall Hikes Near Spruce Pine, NC

2,637 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spruce Pine? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spruce Pine. 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 35.9104°N, -82.0731°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 39 gauged

37 waterfalls near Spruce Pine 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 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey 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 Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 74°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 85°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Spruce Pine

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 359 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spruce Pine (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spruce Pine (29 waterfalls)

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

Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 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
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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 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
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
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 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

Turley Falls

39.7 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spruce Pine

Are there free waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spruce Pine?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spruce Pine?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spruce Pine, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spruce Pine?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Spruce Pine?

The tallest waterfall near Spruce Pine is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spruce Pine?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Spruce Pine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spruce Pine?

The closest waterfall to Spruce Pine is Crystal Falls, approximately 1.4 miles away.

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PINE VALLEY MOTEL

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Alpine Inn

Alpine Inn

9.0 11 reviews
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Ruth's Place Tiny Home Retreat 1 mile to town

9.9 17 reviews
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