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

18 waterfalls near Wilkesboro have live flow data today

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

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Aft 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 93°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 95°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Moderate · 877 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Silvervale Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Carter Falls Moderate · 834 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Moderate · 834 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkesboro (4 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

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
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 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

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

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Wilkesboro

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Carter Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

The Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

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

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Tory Falls

24.1 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 4 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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