Waterfall Hikes Near Pilot Mountain, NC

1,667 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hanging Rock State Park supplies most of what Pilot Mountain's page holds, about half an hour east along the Sauratown ridge line. Lower Cascade Falls drops 35 feet into a rock amphitheater after 0.8 miles of walking. Window Falls takes 1.6 miles with 300 feet of gain, and Hidden Falls waits on the same trail. Carter Falls near Elkin runs a mile and a half the other direction. Seventeen falls land inside fifty miles of the knob, and dogs can hike every trail listed.

Located at 36.3853°N, -80.4735°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pilot Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Pilot Mountain have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Moravian Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 75°F

Tod 75°F Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pilot Mountain

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Moderate · 816 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Moderate · 103 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Carter Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Moderate · 1440 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Betseys Rock Falls Moderate · 257 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pilot Mountain (8 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

16.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pilot Mountain (12 waterfalls)

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

Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

9.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Pilot Mountain

LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

16.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

22.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

47.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

48.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

49.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pilot Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Pilot Mountain?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Pilot Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pilot Mountain?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Pilot Mountain, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pilot Mountain?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pilot Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pilot Mountain?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pilot Mountain, including Betseys Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pilot Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pilot Mountain is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pilot Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Pilot Mountain is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pilot Mountain?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Pilot Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pilot Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Pilot Mountain is Tory Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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