The best waterfall hikes and walks in McDowell County
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Last updated: October 26, 2025
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1. Crabtree Falls Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest
4.23km
01:16
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Catawba Falls Trail — Pisgah National Forest
3.95km
01:09
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Graybeard Falls & Walker's Knob via Graybeard Trail — Montreat, NC
12.4km
04:53
510m
510m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4. Linville Falls Trail — Linville Gorge Wilderness
5.60km
01:39
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Graybeard Mountain & West Ridge Trail loop — Montreat, NC
14.6km
06:00
720m
730m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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