Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill, NC

867 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hill? There are 23 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

21 of 23 gauged

21 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Falls of Dismal Moderate Great Falls of Dan 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 Jones Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 94°F

Tod 91°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Jones Falls Moderate · 860 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Dismal Moderate · 119 cfs 25th percentile
  3. 3 Moravian Falls Low · 423 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Carter Falls Low · 700 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Low · 700 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Silvervale Falls Low · 24 cfs 11th 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

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

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tory Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hill (18 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 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 18 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 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Pleasant Hill, including Falls of Dismal.

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, 18 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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