Waterfall Hikes Near Jonesville, NC

2,634 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Jonesville sits across the Yadkin from Elkin, which puts Carter Falls about ten minutes away, a mile and a half of trail with 200 feet of gain on a creek local volunteers reopened to hikers. Hanging Rock State Park fills out the far end of the list, where Tory Falls needs a third of a mile and Hidden Falls a bit over one. Moravian Falls waits west as a 35-foot drive-up. Twenty-one falls come within fifty miles, and dogs can hike nearly every trail listed.

Located at 36.2336°N, -80.8351°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jonesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 21 gauged

20 waterfalls near Jonesville have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Moderate Great Falls of Dan Low Smith River Falls Low Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Low The Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 75°F

Tod 75°F Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Jonesville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Moderate · 816 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Carter Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Dismal Moderate · 62 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Moderate · 1440 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Long Hope Falls Moderate · 253 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jonesville (11 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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

27 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

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jonesville (16 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Jonesville

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

15.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

27 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

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

Upper Cascade Falls

31.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

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

The Falls

36.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

38.9 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

41.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

42.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Watauga Falls in North Carolina, about 142 feet of drop LiDAR

Watauga Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

45 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

48.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

49.4 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jonesville

Are there free waterfalls near Jonesville?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Jonesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jonesville?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Jonesville, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jonesville?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jonesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jonesville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jonesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jonesville?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Jonesville, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jonesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Jonesville is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Jonesville?

The tallest waterfall near Jonesville is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jonesville?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Jonesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jonesville?

The closest waterfall to Jonesville is Carter Falls, approximately 4.8 miles away.

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