Waterfall Hikes Near Taylorsville, NC

2,198 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Taylorsville? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Taylorsville. 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 35.9175°N, -81.1754°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 22 gauged

21 waterfalls near Taylorsville have live flow data today

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 Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 80°F Partly Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Taylorsville

Updated about 2 hours 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 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Taylorsville (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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Taylorsville (16 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
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 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
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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Are there free waterfalls near Taylorsville?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Taylorsville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Taylorsville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Taylorsville?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Taylorsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Taylorsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Taylorsville is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Taylorsville?

The tallest waterfall near Taylorsville is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Taylorsville?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Taylorsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Taylorsville?

The closest waterfall to Taylorsville is Moravian Falls, approximately 8.8 miles away.

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