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]
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.
Cascade Falls/The Cascades
The Cascades are located at mile post 271.9 (E. B. Jeffress Park) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This easy 1 mile trail is perfect for the whole family. The Cascades trail starts on a paved trail beside a restroom (open May through October). The path becomes gravel. Turn right at the beginning of the loop…. [Read More]
Crabtree Falls
Crabtree Falls is located at milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Crabtree Falls Loop Trail is 2.5 miles. This 70 foot waterfall never fails to impress. Start the hike on the paved trail behind the parking area. Follow the short paved section and pass the old amphitheater. The path winds through a meadow… [Read More]
Dugger’s Creek Falls
Dugger’s Creek Falls is a small waterfall located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Linville Falls parking area at milepost 316.4. By itself this waterfall is not worth the effort of hiking to, however if you have time and are already there to see Linville Falls it is worth a small side trip. The… [Read More]
Graveyard Fields
Graveyard Fields is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418.8. This overlook features two impressive waterfalls. The Graveyard Fields Loop is 3.2 miles. This moderate trail has a elevation gain of 450 ft. Lower/Second Falls is 55 feet high and Upper Falls is about 40 feet high. Start from the overlook on the… [Read More]
Silver Run Falls
Silver Run Falls is a pretty 25 foot waterfall located in Nantahala National Forest located about 10 minutes from Cashiers, North Carolina. There’s a short well-worn trail through a scenic wooded area, about 0.25 feet in length to the base of the waterfall. Round trip would be about 0.5 miles. Silver Run Falls is perfect… [Read More]