Waterfall Hikes Near Farmington, NC

234 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Farmington? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Farmington. 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 36.0128°N, -80.5329°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Farmington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

10 of 12 waterfalls near Farmington are flowing strongly today

Carter Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Great Falls Moderate Great Falls of Dan Strong Smith River Falls Strong Hidden Falls Strong Lower Cascade Falls Strong Window Falls Strong Upper Cascade Falls Strong Tory Falls Strong Moravian Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Wed 84°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Farmington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Roaring · 2230 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 2230 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Roaring · 1830 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Hidden Falls Strong · 364 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Lower Cascade Falls Strong · 364 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Window Falls Strong · 364 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Farmington (4 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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Farmington (8 waterfalls)

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

Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Farmington

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

22.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

19.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Farmington

Are there free waterfalls near Farmington?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Farmington, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Farmington?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Farmington, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Farmington?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Farmington, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Farmington?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Farmington, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Farmington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Farmington is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Farmington?

The tallest waterfall near Farmington is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Farmington?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Farmington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Farmington?

The closest waterfall to Farmington is Carter Falls, approximately 28.4 miles away.

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