Waterfall Hikes Near Kings Mountain, NC

11,246 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Kings Mountain earned its name from a Revolutionary War battle, and the waterfalls in range mean a drive west toward the Blue Ridge escarpment. Pearsons Falls near Saluda drops 90 feet at the end of a quarter-mile walk. Bradley Falls is 75 feet after two moderate miles and 300 feet of climb, dogs allowed. Hickorynut Falls at Chimney Rock runs 404 feet on an easy 1.4-mile approach. Rainbow Falls asks the most at 3.9 miles and 700 feet of gain for its 150-foot drop. Seven falls in range, so plan for windshield time.

Located at 35.2349°N, -81.3501°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kings Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Kings Mountain have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kings Mountain

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 359 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 95 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kings Mountain (3 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kings Mountain (4 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Kings Mountain

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kings Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Kings Mountain?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Kings Mountain, including Bradley Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kings Mountain?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Kings Mountain, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kings Mountain?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kings Mountain, including Bradley Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kings Mountain?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kings Mountain, including Hickorynut Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kings Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kings Mountain is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kings Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Kings Mountain is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kings Mountain?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Kings Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kings Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Kings Mountain is Bradley Falls, approximately 41.5 miles away.

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