Waterfall Hikes Near Statesville, NC

28,576 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Statesville sits in the Piedmont with the mountains starting about an hour west. Carter Falls is a mile and a half of easy walking near Elkin. Silvervale Falls takes a tenth of a mile from the parking area. Moravian Falls drops thirty-five feet and you can see it without hiking. Seven falls sit inside the radius, small ones mostly, and dogs are fine on nearly all of them.

Located at 35.7842°N, -80.8713°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Statesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Statesville have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Moravian Falls Low Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Thu 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Statesville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Carter Falls Low · 772 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Low · 772 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Low · 434 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Silvervale Falls Low · 25 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 284 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Statesville (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Statesville (4 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Statesville

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
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Statesville

Are there free waterfalls near Statesville?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Statesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Statesville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Statesville?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Statesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Statesville?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Statesville, including Betseys Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Statesville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Statesville?

The tallest waterfall near Statesville is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Statesville?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Statesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Statesville?

The closest waterfall to Statesville is Carter Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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