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 Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing 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 The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 93°F

Thu 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pilot Mountain

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Carter Falls Moderate · 834 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Moderate · 834 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Moderate · 445 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 Tory Falls Barely Flowing · 148 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 148 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pilot Mountain (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.

Tory Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

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

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

Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

43.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Pilot Mountain

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Great Falls of Dan

43.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Smith River Falls

41.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

45.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

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

The Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

32.6 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 5 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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