Looking for a day trip that allows you to see twelve waterfalls in one day? Here’s one for you. The driving distance clocks in at only 2.5 hours total. Almost all of these waterfalls are easy and short hikes. Triple Falls and High Falls are both moderate hikes that are on the same trail, so… [Read More]
Bridal Veil Falls (NC)
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]
Upper Greeter Falls
Upper Greeter Falls is part of South Cumberland State Park, which is broken into different sections. Upper Greeter Falls is located in the Savage Gulf Natural Area in Altamont. Upper Greeter Falls is a 15-foot, wide waterfall accessible via a moderate 1-mile round-trip trail. It features a shallow, sandy bottom pool at its crest, making… [Read More]
Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls was the first waterfall I visited in Kentucky and what a find! There are several overlooks to view this impressive 125 feet wide, 68 feet high waterfall. Cumberland Falls is also known as the Little Niagara, Niagara of the South or Great Falls and is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest. Cumberland… [Read More]
Issaqueena Falls
Issaqueena Falls is a 100 foot waterfall located inside Stumphouse Tunnel Park (note that there is a $5 parking fee at the park) about 7 miles west of Walhalla. Issaqueena Falls can be viewed from a observation deck about 200 yards from the parking lot. However, it is sometimes obstructed by the trees. From the… [Read More]
Bull Sluice Falls
Bull Sluice Falls is more of a rapids, rather than a waterfall, however it is still quite pretty to see. Bull Sluice Falls is located on the Georgia and South Carolina border on the Chattooga River. This waterfall was featured in the film Deliverance. Be sure to park on the South Carolina side. Follow the paved… [Read More]