Lower Falls
North Carolina · height not recorded · Stone Mountain State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Tonight
62°F
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Monday
88°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:16 AM · Sunset 8:24 PM · 14h 9m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS RNK.
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Lower Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Middle Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Stone Mountain Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Bullhead Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Widows Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Widows Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
Questions visitors ask about Lower Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Lower Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lower Falls is inside Stone Mountain State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Lower Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Stone Mountain State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Lower Falls?
No entrance fee. Stone Mountain State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Lower Falls from a major city?
Lower Falls is 10 miles from Hays (about 14 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.3748, -81.0411
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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