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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near High Point

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Point (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.

Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 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 High Point (5 waterfalls)

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

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
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near High Point

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
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tory Falls

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

Great Falls

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

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 2 easy waterfall hikes near High Point, including Lower Cascade 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 Great Falls at 0.8 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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