Toxaway Falls, an impressive 150 foot waterfall, is located next to Highway 64 in North Carolina between Brevard and Cashiers. Toxaway Falls starts at Lake Toxaway and flows over an interesting almost striped looking bedrock in an incredible 240 feet elevation change before disappearing into the forest. Part of the waterfall is located inside Gorges… [Read More]
Waterfalls Viewable from the Road
These trails, aren't. You can usually drive up to a spot, and view the waterfall by the roadside, sometimes even being able to drive underneath the waterfall.
Bays Mountain Falls
If you’re looking for an easy waterfall without the crowds, then this one is for you! Bays Mountain Falls is a great roadside waterfall to check out. If you are visiting Laurel Run Falls, or the park that Laurel Run is in, this waterfall is just a few minutes away and well worth the extra… [Read More]
Dry Falls
Dry Falls is my favorite waterfall that you can walk behind. Dry Falls is 75 feet in height and is on the Cullasaja River flowing through the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. This waterfall is located in Highlands, North Carolina and has road access from US Highway 64 with a good sized parking area. The hike… [Read More]
Little Laurel Branch Falls
Little Laurel Branch Falls is 50 foot waterfall that empties into Wilbur Lake. It is located in Elizabethton, TN in Carter County between Wilbur Dam and Watauga Dam. While not the most impressive waterfall, it is scenic and serene.Wilbur Lake is a well-known bird watching area with bald eagles, yellow-throated warblers, great horned owls, whippoorwills,… [Read More]
Meigs Falls
Meigs Falls is a 30 foot waterfall that can be seen from a pull-off on Little River Road between Cades Cove and Sugarlands Visitor Center. The view is partially obstructed by trees in the summertime; otherwise the view is good, if not great. The best thing about this waterfall is that you can literally sit… [Read More]
Wildcat Branch Falls
This waterfall is super easy to get to and has a roadside view. It’s a 30 foot waterfall that you can walk right up to the water’s edge. There’s also a middle fall and high fall that are not visible from the road, however there is a moderate trail that leads up to them. Neither… [Read More]