Waterfall Hikes Near Elkin, NC

4,026 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elkin? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elkin. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.2621°N, -80.8443°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elkin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 20 gauged

19 waterfalls near Elkin have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low Smith River Falls Low Hidden Falls Moderate Lower Cascade Falls Moderate Window Falls Moderate Upper Cascade Falls Moderate Tory Falls Moderate Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 95°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 79°F Partly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elkin

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tory Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Cascade Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Window Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Cascade Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Smith River Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elkin (5 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

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

Moravian Falls

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

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elkin (15 waterfalls)

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

Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Elkin

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Moravian Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elkin

Are there free waterfalls near Elkin?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Elkin, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elkin?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Elkin, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elkin?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elkin, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkin?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkin, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elkin?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Elkin, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elkin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Elkin?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elkin?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Elkin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elkin?

The closest waterfall to Elkin is Carter Falls, approximately 3 miles away.

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