Waterfall Hikes Near Morrisville, NC

29,756 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morrisville? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morrisville. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.8368°N, -78.8348°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morrisville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Morrisville have live flow data today

Hyco Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Lanier Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 100°F Sunny
Sat 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Morrisville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hyco Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 615 cfs 1st percentile
  2. 2 Lanier Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 52 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 52 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Morrisville (2 waterfalls)

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

Lanier Falls waterfall

Lanier Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Morrisville

Lanier Falls waterfall

Lanier Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

Hyco Falls (historical)

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

36.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Morrisville

Are there free waterfalls near Morrisville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Morrisville, including Lanier Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Morrisville?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Morrisville, including Lanier Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Morrisville?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Morrisville, including Lanier Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Morrisville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Morrisville is Hyco Falls (historical) at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Morrisville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Morrisville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Morrisville?

The closest waterfall to Morrisville is Lanier Falls, approximately 21.5 miles away.

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