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 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.
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… [Read More]
Little Laurel Branch Falls
Little Laurel Branch Falls is 50 foot waterfall that empties into Wilbur Lake. It is located near 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,… [Read More]
Meigs Falls
The Great Smoky Mountains is home to many waterfalls. Some require hiking to reach and others are roadside. One that delivers year round is 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… [Read More]
Wildcat Branch Falls/Wildcat Wayside
Wildcat Branch Falls, also known as Wildcat Wayside is super easy to get to. The main waterfall is viewable by the roadside. It’s a 30 foot waterfall that you can walk right up to the water’s edge. The middle section of Wildcat Falls is just 0.1 mile upstream from the lower waterfall connected by a… [Read More]