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North Carolina Waterfalls

With the west side of the state holing part of the Appalachian mountains, North Carolina is home to many waterfalls and hiking trails.

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the tops of the Appalachians, and is home to many scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and numerous falls. However, water falls can be found through out the mountains in various national and state parks, as well as some privately owned areas.

High Shoals Falls

Posted on October 26, 2024 Written by Leave a Comment

High Shoals Falls

Please note: We visited this waterfall at the end of August. South Mountain State Park is currently closed to assess damage from Hurricane Helene. Details below were current as of August 2024. High Shoals Falls, at South Mountains State Park, has been on my list of waterfalls to visit for quite a while. I have… [Read More]

Big Bear Falls

Posted on September 6, 2024 Written by Leave a Comment

Top of Big Bear Falls

Please note: We visited this waterfall at the end of August. South Mountain State Park is currently closed to assess damage from Hurricane Helene. Details below were current as of August 2024. I have to say that South Mountain’s waterfalls are some of the most unusual and stunning waterfalls I’ve ever seen. While not as… [Read More]

Granite Falls

Posted on September 2, 2024 Written by Leave a Comment

While in the Morganton area, we checked nearby areas in our search for new waterfalls to visit. On the map, not too far from Morganton, we saw a city called Granite Falls. After some research, we discovered that there is a waterfall in Granite Falls called Granite Falls, on Gunpowder Creek, located inside a golf… [Read More]

Skinny Dip Falls

Posted on May 6, 2024 Written by 1 Comment

Skinny Dip Falls Top Side View

Skinny Dip Falls is comprised of three series of small waterfalls and is about 30 feet high with a small swimming hole at its base. Skinny Dip Falls is unique in that it has a V-shaped waterfall that continues down to another waterfall and then fans out into three more waterfalls. The scenic trail is… [Read More]

Looking Glass Falls

Posted on April 16, 2024 Written by 2 Comments

Looking Glass Falls 1

Looking Glass Falls is a popular 60 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It is family friendly and wheelchair accessible. There is a roadside platform overlooking Looking Glass Falls. The name Looking Glass came from when the water freezes on the sides of the waterfall in the winter and… [Read More]

Batson Creek Falls

Posted on March 31, 2024 Written by 2 Comments

Batson Creek Falls 1

Batson Creek Falls and its twin, Connestee Falls are located in Transylvania County, near Brevard, North Carolina. This may be a small waterfall, but what it lacks in height, it makes up for in being accessible to all. Batson Creek Falls is a 20 foot tiered cascade. It flows from Batson Creek. The waterfall is… [Read More]

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