Waterfall Hikes Near Huntersville, NC

61,202 residents

New York Time Zone

4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Four falls scatter around Huntersville and Lake Norman, each in its own direction. Carter Falls earns the drive north, an easy mile and a half on Big Elkin Creek that climbs 200 feet, dog friendly. Down in South Carolina, the Catawba pushes through rocky channels at Great Falls, two miles of riverside trail. Moravian Falls in Wilkes County needs no hiking at all, 35 feet visible from the car. The unadorned Great Falls listing carries only its name.

Located at 35.4060°N, -80.8716°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Huntersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Huntersville is flowing strongly today

Carter Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Strong Moravian Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Tod 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny Best

Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 92°F Partly Sunny

Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Huntersville (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.