Notable waterfall · Wilkes, North Carolina

Lower Falls

Lower Falls is a waterfall in Wilkes, North Carolina.

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Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.37480, -81.04111. 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 Lower 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 Lower Falls?

    Nearby: Stone Mt State Park Waterfalls (waterfall, 3 km), Stone Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Doughton Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Camp Raven Knob (sanctuary, 25 km), Grayson Glades Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 33 km), WIFM-FM (Elkin) (lake, 34 km).

    Is Lower Falls worth visiting?

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