For many generations Bridal Veil Falls, which is located in the Nantahala National Forest, has been famous for being the only waterfall in North Carolina you can drive behind. When the highway was originally built, all traffic went behind the waterfall. There have always been problems with falling rocks and icy roads, however it has… [Read More]
Waterfalls that are Roadside
Roadside Trails are not trails per say. These waterfalls are visible from the road, or across a parking area. Most of the time there is a pull off, although sometimes there is an actual parking area, to allow you to view the waterfall.
However, these pull off areas may not be paved, and thus unsuitable for wheelchairs in some cases. This is why we have both classifications.
Lower Spivey Falls
Lower Spivey Falls is a pretty, 50 foot waterfall located on private property. Lower Spivey Falls is part of a series of four large waterfalls, all of which are privately owned. There is a parking space right in front of the waterfall, which can be seen at a distance. There is a gate between the… [Read More]
Place of a Thousand Drips
The Place of a Thousand Drips is a low flow waterfall that can be seen from your vehicle. Its name is quite fitting. After a good rain it can be quite dramatic as the flow of water splits into many small bands of water cascading around the rocks and creates a “thousand drips”, however if… [Read More]
Waterfall Park/Bobby McLean Memorial Park
Bobby McLean Memorial Park, also known as Waterfall Park is located in Newland, North Carolina. This memorial park honors a local firefighter. Located fairly close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is a great little side stop to have a nice quiet picnic lunch that isn’t crowded. We were actually on the way to the… [Read More]
Bald River Falls
If you’re looking for a spectacular, family friendly waterfall in Tennessee, then Bald River Falls is for you! This beautiful 90 foot waterfall is roadside. Bald River Falls is located in the Unicoi Range of mountains near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line. The Tellico Plains region of the Cherokee National Forest has several waterfalls throughout… [Read More]
Woodfin Cascades
The namesake cascade at the Woodfin Cascades Overlook (Mile Post 445.7 of the Blue Ridge Parkway) is not in the parking area, but on the opposite side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We actually drove past it the first time we spotted it and had to turn around and go back to see it. It… [Read More]