Waterfalls Directory

Waterfalls Near Banner Elk, NC

Explore 9 stunning waterfalls within 50 miles of Banner Elk. From easy roadside views to challenging hikes, find your perfect waterfall adventure.

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Closest Waterfalls to Banner Elk

Glen Burney Falls
Moderate

Glen Burney Falls

Watauga County, North Carolina

3.2 mi
2-3 hours
10.8 mi
Upper Creek Falls
Moderate

Upper Creek Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

1.5 mi
1-1.5 hours
14.1 mi
Linville Falls
Moderate

Linville Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

1.6 mi
1-2 hours
14.8 mi
Linville Falls
Moderate

Linville Falls

null, North Carolina

1.6 mi
1-2 hours
15.1 mi
Crabtree Falls
Moderate

Crabtree Falls

Yancey County, North Carolina

2.5 mi
1.5-2 hours
28.9 mi
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
Moderate

Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead

null, North Carolina

2.2 mi
1.5-2 hours
32.7 mi

Moderate Hikes

Moderate

A bit more adventure with some elevation gain. Great for regular hikers near Banner Elk.

Glen Burney Falls
Moderate

Glen Burney Falls

Watauga County, North Carolina

3.2 mi
2-3 hours
10.8 mi
Upper Creek Falls
Moderate

Upper Creek Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

1.5 mi
1-1.5 hours
14.1 mi
Linville Falls
Moderate

Linville Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

1.6 mi
1-2 hours
14.8 mi

All 9 Waterfalls Near Banner Elk

Glen Burney Falls

Watauga County, North Carolina

Moderate 10.8 mi

Upper Creek Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

Moderate 14.1 mi

Linville Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

Moderate 14.8 mi

Linville Falls

, North Carolina

Moderate 15.1 mi

Crabtree Falls

Yancey County, North Carolina

Moderate 28.9 mi

Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead

, North Carolina

Moderate 32.7 mi

Setrock Creek Falls

Yancey County, North Carolina

Moderate 36.7 mi

High Shoals Falls

, North Carolina

Moderate 41.5 mi

Catawba Falls

McDowell County, North Carolina

Moderate 42.9 mi

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