Waterfall Hikes Near Salisbury, NC

35,437 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salisbury? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salisbury. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.6658°N, -80.4905°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salisbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

2 of 7 waterfalls near Salisbury are flowing strongly today

Carter Falls Roaring Great Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salisbury

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Carter Falls Roaring · 645 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Window Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salisbury (3 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

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

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salisbury (6 waterfalls)

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

Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Salisbury

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

22 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salisbury

Are there free waterfalls near Salisbury?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Salisbury, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salisbury?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Salisbury, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salisbury?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salisbury, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salisbury?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salisbury, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salisbury?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salisbury is Carter Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salisbury?

The tallest waterfall near Salisbury is Lower Cascade Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salisbury?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Salisbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salisbury?

The closest waterfall to Salisbury is Great Falls, approximately 27.9 miles away.

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