Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkesboro, NC

3,674 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Wilkesboro keeps a waterfall nearly in town. Moravian Falls drops 35 feet in the little community that shares its name, viewable without any hike at all. Betseys Rock Falls needs two miles and 300 feet of climbing. Up in the high country, Dutch Creek Falls near Valle Crucis runs a couple of miles, while Long Hope Falls charges 800 feet of gain over 4.5 miles for anyone wanting a workout. Twenty falls come inside the fifty-mile line, and most of the listed trails take dogs.

Located at 36.1424°N, -81.1740°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilkesboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 20 gauged

3 of 18 waterfalls near Wilkesboro are flowing strongly today

Betseys Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Low Tory Falls Low The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 74°F Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Wilkesboro

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Moderate · 816 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Carter Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkesboro (6 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.

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Carter Falls

19.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilkesboro (16 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

16.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Wilkesboro

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

3.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

17.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

19.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

28.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

33.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

34.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Watauga Falls in North Carolina, about 142 feet of drop LiDAR

Watauga Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Jones Falls

37.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

38.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

41.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Coon Den Falls in Tennessee, about 338 feet of drop LiDAR

Coon Den Falls

45.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Falls of Gouges Creek in North Carolina, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Falls of Gouges Creek

46 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

47 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

49.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilkesboro

Are there free waterfalls near Wilkesboro?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilkesboro?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Wilkesboro, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilkesboro?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkesboro?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkesboro, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wilkesboro?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Wilkesboro, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilkesboro?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilkesboro?

The tallest waterfall near Wilkesboro is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wilkesboro?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Wilkesboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wilkesboro?

The closest waterfall to Wilkesboro is Moravian Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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Where to Stay

Hampton Inn Wilkesboro

Hampton Inn Wilkesboro

8.8 156 reviews
Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilkesboro

Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilkesboro

8.0 208 reviews
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