Waterfall Hikes Near High Point, NC

164,836 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

An hour north of High Point, Hanging Rock State Park holds five of the seven falls on this page. Lower Cascade drops 35 feet into a rock bowl after an easy eight-tenths-of-a-mile walk. Window Falls takes its name from a hole in the cliff beside the trail, 1.6 miles with 300 feet of climb. Hidden Falls, Upper Cascade, and Tory Falls are shorter walks still, and dogs are allowed throughout the park. Great Falls and White Falls appear with names only. String a few together and the drive earns a full day.

Located at 35.9910°N, -79.9937°W

Map of Waterfalls Near High Point

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

6 of 7 waterfalls near High Point are flowing strongly today

Great Falls Strong Hidden Falls Roaring Lower Cascade Falls Roaring Window Falls Roaring Upper Cascade Falls Roaring Tory Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 70°F

Tod 67°F Patchy Fog then Cloudy
Mon 77°F Partly Sunny
Tue 70°F Sunny Best
Wed 75°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Sunny
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near High Point

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hidden Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Cascade Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Window Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 White Falls Roaring · 198 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Cascade Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Tory Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Point (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.

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

32.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around High Point (5 waterfalls)

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

Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

31.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near High Point

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

32.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near High Point

Are there free waterfalls near High Point?

There are 4 free waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near High Point?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in High Point?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near High Point?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near High Point?

The shortest waterfall hike near High Point is Hidden Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near High Point?

The tallest waterfall near High Point is Lower Cascade Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around High Point?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near High Point have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to High Point?

The closest waterfall to High Point is Hidden Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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