Waterfall Hikes Near Hays, NC

1,389 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hays? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hays. 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 36.2469°N, -81.1142°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hays

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 21 gauged

9 of 19 waterfalls near Hays are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Long Hope Falls Roaring Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Lower Cascade Falls Strong Window Falls Strong Upper Cascade Falls Strong Tory Falls Strong Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 94°F

Tod 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 96°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Hays

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Betseys Rock Falls Roaring · 153 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Roaring · 153 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Long Hope Falls Roaring · 153 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Linville Falls Strong · 54 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Tory Falls Strong · 61 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Strong · 61 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hays (5 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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hays (17 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Hays

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hays

Are there free waterfalls near Hays?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Hays, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hays?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Hays, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hays?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hays, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hays?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hays, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hays?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hays, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hays?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hays is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hays?

The tallest waterfall near Hays is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hays?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Hays have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hays?

The closest waterfall to Hays is Little Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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