Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill, NC

867 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hill? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Hill. 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 36.2580°N, -80.8904°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 19 gauged

6 of 18 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Great Falls of Dan Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Roaring Lower Cascade Falls Roaring Window Falls Roaring Upper Cascade Falls Roaring Tory Falls Roaring Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Strong The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly 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 Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Hill

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill (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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hill (14 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

All 19 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Moravian Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

Tory Falls

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hill?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hill, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Hill?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Pleasant Hill, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hill is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Pleasant Hill is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Hill?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Hill?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Hill is Carter Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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