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Lower Cascades

📍 Danbury, NC🥾 0.8 mi round trip · moderate🎟 Free

A 35-foot moderate 0.8-mile waterfall.

Getting there

moderate0.8 mi round trip35 ftDog-friendly

Free

Our take

Day-use access: Free. Trail: 0.8 miles round trip. Difficulty: Moderate.

Notable: 35 feet tall, dogs allowed.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Appalachian waterfalls run fullest after winter and spring rain and snowmelt.

How long to budget

under an hour

Who it suits

Good for

  • a moderate day hike
  • bringing your dog
  • a quick walk

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Lower Cascades?

Free

How do I get to Lower Cascades?

Via a 0.8-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Lower Cascades?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Lower Cascades in Western North Carolina

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Quick facts

Height35 ft
Trail0.8 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitFree
Managing agencyNC State Parks — Hanging Rock State Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyStokes County
RegionWestern North Carolina
Official pageView source ↗

Source

ncparks.gov

NC State Parks official Hanging Rock State Park trails page, checked Aug 2026 (0.4 miles one-way from official page, doubled for round trip).

Checked August 2026.