Waterfall Hikes Near High Point, NC

164,836 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

An hour north of High Point, Hanging Rock State Park holds five of the seven falls on this page. Lower Cascade drops 35 feet into a rock bowl after an easy eight-tenths-of-a-mile walk. Window Falls takes its name from a hole in the cliff beside the trail, 1.6 miles with 300 feet of climb. Hidden Falls, Upper Cascade, and Tory Falls are shorter walks still, and dogs are allowed throughout the park. Great Falls and White Falls appear with names only. String a few together and the drive earns a full day.

Located at 35.9910°N, -79.9937°W

Map of Waterfalls Near High Point

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near High Point have live flow data today

Great Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing White Falls Low

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 63°F

Tod 77°F Partly Sunny
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny Best
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near High Point

Updated 21 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Low · 0 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 White Falls Low · 22 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Window Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Point (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.

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

32.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around High Point (5 waterfalls)

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

Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

31.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near High Point

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

31.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

32.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near High Point

Are there free waterfalls near High Point?

There are 4 free waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near High Point?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in High Point?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near High Point?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near High Point, including Hidden Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near High Point?

The shortest waterfall hike near High Point is Hidden Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near High Point?

The tallest waterfall near High Point is Lower Cascade Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around High Point?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near High Point have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to High Point?

The closest waterfall to High Point is Hidden Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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