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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 78°F Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Mocksville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Moderate · 678 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Carter Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Low · 0 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls of Dan Low · 13 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Smith River Falls Low · 13 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mocksville (7 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

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

Moravian Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown

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

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

Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

37.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Mocksville

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Moravian Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

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

Great Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

43.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

43.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.7 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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 7 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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