Waterfall Hikes Near Hays, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hays? Luckily, there are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hays, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Hays
Find waterfalls to hike near Hays
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hays (10 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
52.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Carter Falls
42.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Cascade Falls
22.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hays (19 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Carter Falls
42.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Betseys Rock Falls
16.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cascade Falls
22.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

The Falls
25.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Hays With Waterfalls

Little Falls
47.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Moravian Falls
52.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Carter Falls
42.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Betseys Rock Falls
16.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cascade Falls
22.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

The Falls
25.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Long Hope Falls
29.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Silvervale Falls
9.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dutch Creek Falls
4.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Laurel Creek Falls
44.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Watauga Falls
26 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twisting Falls
37.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Big Falls
51.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Jones Falls
26.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Gentry Creek Falls
17.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Tory Falls
45.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Cascade Falls
40.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hidden Falls
41.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Window Falls
41.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Lower Cascade Falls
41.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft