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

Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 94°F

Aft 93°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sat 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Burlington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 145 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Window Falls Barely Flowing · 145 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 145 cfs 6th percentile

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

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Burlington

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 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 1.6 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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