Waterfall Hikes Near Lincolnton, NC

11,225 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lincolnton has the South Fork of the Catawba running through downtown, and its waterfalls scatter in every direction from there. Silvervale Falls is the quick one, a tenth of a mile from the car. Toms Falls takes half a mile of easy walking, The Cascades run an eight-tenths loop, and dogs are fine at both. Betseys Rock Falls stretches the legs, two miles with 300 feet of gain. Moravian Falls shows itself without your leaving the driver's seat. Camp Minnehaha Falls is a name we are still gathering data on. Ten falls make the list.

Located at 35.4748°N, -81.2386°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lincolnton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

8 of 10 waterfalls near Lincolnton are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Strong Betseys Rock Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 85°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lincolnton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong · 153 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Hickorynut Falls Strong · 153 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Strong · 153 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Toms Falls Strong · 153 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Strong · 153 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Betseys Rock Falls Strong · 181 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lincolnton (3 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
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lincolnton (8 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Lincolnton

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lincolnton

Are there free waterfalls near Lincolnton?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Lincolnton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lincolnton?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lincolnton, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lincolnton?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lincolnton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lincolnton?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lincolnton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lincolnton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lincolnton is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lincolnton?

The tallest waterfall near Lincolnton is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lincolnton?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Lincolnton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lincolnton?

The closest waterfall to Lincolnton is Moravian Falls, approximately 31.9 miles away.

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