Waterfall Hikes Near Mooresville, NC

50,025 residents

New York Time Zone

4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Race shops and lake docks define Mooresville, and waterfall hiking from here means committing to the drive north. Carter Falls near Elkin repays it with a mile and a half of easy trail and 200 feet of gain, dogs welcome. Moravian Falls shows its 35 feet from the roadside on the Wilkes County route. Great Falls and Little Falls fill out the list as names without details. Four falls total inside fifty miles, so save grander ambitions for a mountain weekend.

Located at 35.5847°N, -80.8266°W

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Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Mooresville are flowing strongly today

Carter Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Great Falls Roaring Moravian Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Lab 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 87°F Sunny Best

Thu 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mooresville (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.