Waterfall Hikes Near Sugar Mountain, NC

489 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sugar Mountain? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sugar Mountain. 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 36.1263°N, -81.8646°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 34 gauged

32 waterfalls near Sugar Mountain have live flow data today

Abrams 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 Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low 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 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 74°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sugar Mountain

Updated about 1 hour 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 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Blue Sea 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 Sugar Mountain (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 Sugar Mountain (24 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 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

All 34 Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 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
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
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 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

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 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
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 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
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sugar Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sugar Mountain?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sugar Mountain?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Mountain, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sugar Mountain?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sugar Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Sugar Mountain is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sugar Mountain?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Sugar Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sugar Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Sugar Mountain is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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