Waterfall Hikes Near North Wilkesboro, NC

4,349 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Wilkesboro? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Wilkesboro. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.1728°N, -81.1390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Wilkesboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 24 gauged

6 of 22 waterfalls near North Wilkesboro are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Hidden Falls Roaring Lower Cascade Falls Roaring Window Falls Roaring Upper Cascade Falls Roaring Tory Falls Roaring Linville Falls Low Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Strong The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 92°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Wilkesboro

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tory Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Cascade Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Cascade Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Window Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Hidden Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Silvervale Falls Strong · 22 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Wilkesboro (5 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

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Wilkesboro (20 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near North Wilkesboro

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Wilkesboro

Are there free waterfalls near North Wilkesboro?

There are 19 free waterfalls near North Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Wilkesboro?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near North Wilkesboro, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Wilkesboro?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Wilkesboro?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Wilkesboro?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Wilkesboro, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Wilkesboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Wilkesboro is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Wilkesboro?

The tallest waterfall near North Wilkesboro is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Wilkesboro?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near North Wilkesboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Wilkesboro?

The closest waterfall to North Wilkesboro is Moravian Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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