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

Find waterfalls to hike near Hays

🚗 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

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

Carter Falls

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

Cascade Falls

39.4 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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

The Falls

46.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Hays With Waterfalls

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Carter Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

The Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

35.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

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

Twisting Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

11.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall

Gentry Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tory Falls waterfall

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

1.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

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