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

Map of Waterfalls Near Mooresville

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Great Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Low

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Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny Best

Mon 98°F Sunny

Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight 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.