Waterfall Hikes Near Moravian Falls, NC

1,023 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Moravian Falls? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Moravian Falls. 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 36.1073°N, -81.1807°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Moravian Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 20 gauged

18 waterfalls near Moravian Falls have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 96°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Moravian Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Carter Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Moravian Falls (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.

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
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Moravian Falls (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
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Moravian Falls

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
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 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
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
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
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Moravian Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Moravian Falls?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Moravian Falls?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Moravian Falls, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Moravian Falls?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Moravian Falls?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Moravian Falls?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Moravian Falls, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Moravian Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Moravian Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Moravian Falls is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Moravian Falls?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Moravian Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Moravian Falls?

The closest waterfall to Moravian Falls is Moravian Falls, approximately 1.4 miles away.

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