Notable waterfall · Wilkes, North Carolina

Widows Falls

Widows Falls is a waterfall in Wilkes, North Carolina.

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Widows Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Widows Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Widows Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.39753, -81.06831. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Widows Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Widows Falls?

    Nearby: Stone Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Stone Mt State Park Waterfalls (waterfall, 3 km), Doughton Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Camp Raven Knob (sanctuary, 26 km), Grayson Glades Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 32 km), Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest (park, 35 km).

    Is Widows Falls worth visiting?

    Widows Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in North Carolina on Spotwander.