Waterfall Hikes Near Mocksville, NC

5,908 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Every waterfall on the Mocksville page pulls you north. The Hanging Rock group in the Sauratown range makes the biggest cluster, with Window Falls at 1.6 miles and 300 feet of gain, Lower Cascade dropping 35 feet, and short walks to Tory, Hidden, and Upper Cascade. Carter Falls near Elkin is a straight run up the highway, an easy mile and a half with 200 feet of climb. Moravian Falls can be seen from the road. Dogs travel well on this list. Eleven falls in range, all of them day trips from Davie County.

Located at 35.9007°N, -80.5631°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mocksville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Mocksville have live flow data today

Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mocksville

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 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 412 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Smith River Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Carter Falls Barely Flowing · 651 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 651 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mocksville (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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Tory Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mocksville (7 waterfalls)

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

Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Mocksville

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

43.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

41.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mocksville

Are there free waterfalls near Mocksville?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Mocksville, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mocksville?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Mocksville, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mocksville?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mocksville, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mocksville?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mocksville, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mocksville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mocksville is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mocksville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mocksville?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Mocksville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mocksville?

The closest waterfall to Mocksville is Carter Falls, approximately 32.6 miles away.

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