Waterfall Hikes Near Asheboro, NC

27,117 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Asheboro has thin waterfall country around it. Lanier Falls on the Uwharrie River is the one worth the drive, five miles round trip through the national forest with about 300 feet of climb. Dogs are allowed. Only two falls fall inside the radius, so people here tend to drive west toward the mountains for anything bigger.

Located at 35.7158°N, -79.8127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Asheboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Asheboro have live flow data today

Great Falls Barely Flowing Lanier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tod 95°F Sunny
Sat 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Asheboro

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Lanier Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Asheboro (1 waterfall)

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

Lanier Falls waterfall

Lanier Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Asheboro

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

22 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lanier Falls waterfall

Lanier Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Asheboro

Are there free waterfalls near Asheboro?

There is 1 free waterfall near Asheboro, including Lanier Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Asheboro?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Asheboro, including Lanier Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Asheboro?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Asheboro, including Lanier Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Asheboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Asheboro is Great Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Asheboro?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Asheboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Asheboro?

The closest waterfall to Asheboro is Great Falls, approximately 28.6 miles away.

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