Waterfall Hikes Near Denver, NC

2,739 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Five falls appear within fifty miles of Denver on Lake Norman. The best trail belongs to Carter Falls up near Elkin, an easy mile-and-a-half round trip gaining 200 feet, dog friendly. Moravian Falls, a 35-footer in Wilkes County, shows from the roadside. On that same northern drive, Silvervale Falls sits moments from where you park. Great Falls and Little Falls stay names in the records for now, worth confirming before you commit to the trip.

Located at 35.5344°N, -81.0340°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Denver

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Denver have live flow data today

Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Great Falls Low Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Denver

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 348 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Denver (2 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

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Denver (2 waterfalls)

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

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Denver

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Denver

Are there free waterfalls near Denver?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Denver, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Denver?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Denver, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Denver?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Denver, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Denver?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Denver, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Denver?

The shortest waterfall hike near Denver is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Denver?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Denver?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Denver have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Denver?

The closest waterfall to Denver is Moravian Falls, approximately 33.5 miles away.

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