Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, NC

147,415 residents
New York Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Burlington's three listed falls all belong to Hanging Rock State Park, about an hour northwest in the Sauratown Mountains, so a waterfall day here means one drive and one trailhead decision. Hidden Falls takes 1.2 easy miles. Window Falls continues farther up the gorge, 1.6 miles with 300 feet of gain, named for the opening in the cliff beside the drop. Upper Cascade Falls needs under half a mile. Dogs are welcome on all three hikes.

Located at 36.0760°N, -79.4685°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Burlington have live flow data today

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Wed 78°F Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 68°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Burlington

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Window Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington (2 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.

49.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
49.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Burlington (3 waterfalls)

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

49.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Burlington

49.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
49.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
49.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Burlington, including Hidden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burlington?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Burlington, including Hidden Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Hidden Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Hidden Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burlington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burlington is Hidden Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Burlington?

The closest waterfall to Burlington is Hidden Falls, approximately 49.3 miles away.

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