Waterfall Hikes Near High Shoals, NC

675 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near High Shoals? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of High Shoals. 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 35.3957°N, -81.2048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near High Shoals

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near High Shoals have live flow data today

Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 99°F

Tod 96°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 99°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near High Shoals

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 412 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Shoals (2 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

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around High Shoals (4 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near High Shoals

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near High Shoals

Are there free waterfalls near High Shoals?

There are 5 free waterfalls near High Shoals, including Camp Minnehaha Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near High Shoals?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near High Shoals, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in High Shoals?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near High Shoals, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near High Shoals?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near High Shoals, including Hickorynut Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near High Shoals?

The shortest waterfall hike near High Shoals is Camp Minnehaha Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near High Shoals?

The tallest waterfall near High Shoals is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around High Shoals?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near High Shoals have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to High Shoals?

The closest waterfall to High Shoals is Moravian Falls, approximately 34.3 miles away.

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