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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.

French Broad Falls

Posted on November 14, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

While not the most impressive waterfall based on its size (only 13-15 feet), it is certainly beautiful. Plus with this waterfall you get two more from the same trail access. French Broad Falls, Mill Shoal Falls (also called Shoal Creek Falls), and Cathedral Falls (also called Bird Rock Falls) are all located on the private… [Read More]

Mill Shoals Falls (also called Shoal Creek Falls)

Posted on November 9, 2019 Written by 1 Comment

While not the most impressive waterfall based on its size (only 13-15 feet), it is certainly beautiful. Plus with this waterfall you get two more from the same trail access. Mill Shoal Falls (also called Shoal Creek Falls), French Broad Falls and Cathedral Falls (also called Bird Rock Falls) are all located on the private… [Read More]

Cathedral Falls (also called Bird Rock Falls)

Posted on November 5, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

While not the most impressive waterfall based on its size (only 13-15 feet), it is certainly beautiful. Plus with this waterfall you get two more from the same trail access. Cathedral Falls (also called Bird Rock Falls), French Broad Falls, and Mill Shoal Falls (also called Shoal Creek Falls) are all located on the private… [Read More]

Daniel Ridge Falls

Posted on October 28, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

Daniel Ridge Falls (also called Tom’s Spring Falls or Jackson Falls) is a 150 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest in Brevard. Depending on the trail conditions and which way path on the trail you take will determine the difficulty. The Daniel Ridge Loop Trail is 4 miles, however you can reach the… [Read More]

Dill Falls (also called Lower Dill Falls)

Posted on October 21, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

Dill Falls is a beautiful 50-foot waterfall located on Tanasee Creek in Nanthala National Forest in Jackson County.  It’s not the easiest to drive through as you do go on a one-way slightly winding unpaved road. There are pull offs so cars can pass every so often. Despite the road conditions, it is still totally… [Read More]

Upper Dill Falls

Posted on October 16, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

Upper Dill Falls is a beautiful 25-foot waterfall located on Tanasee Creek in Nanthala National Forest in Jackson County.  It’s not the easiest to drive through as you do go on a one-way slightly winding unpaved road. There are pull offs so cars can pass every so often. Despite the road conditions, it is still… [Read More]

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