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North Carolina Waterfalls and How To Visit Them

North Carolina Waterfalls

North Carolina Waterfalls
North Carolina Waterfalls
North Carolina Waterfalls Map
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The North Carolina Waterfalls page exhibits the waterfalls that we’ve visited in the “Tar Heel” state. As you can see from the waterfall map above, most of the state’s waterfalls reside in its western half, which sits within the scenic Appalachian Mountains.

While we tend to think of states that harbor many waterfalls to lie way out in the Western United States, it seems that North Carolina has more than its share of waterfalls. And when you combine these waterfalls with the annual Fall Colors, you end up with a magical display of hues and rushing waters.

Indeed, we have so many write-ups of waterfalls in the Tar Heel state that we have put together a list of the Top 10 best waterfalls in North Carolina to showcase our favorites. Many of the state’s waterfalls have also appeared in other Top 10 Lists, including the Top 10 Autumn Waterfalls List!

Finally, as you can see from the waterfalls listing below, you might notice the ratings corresponding to each of the waterfall write-ups. This provides you an at-a-glance indicator of which waterfalls impressed us the most. And if you dig deeper, each write-up has its own at-a-glance ratings for difficulty letting you know which waterfalls require hikes or scrambles and which ones require hardly any effort at all.

So have a look at our sampling of the waterfalls in North Carolina, and see if you might find this useful for your own trip planning needs…

Top 10 Lists that feature North Carolina Waterfalls

A Guide To The Top 10 Best Autumn Waterfalls

Top 10 Best Waterfalls in North Carolina & How To Visit Them

Most Recent Waterfall Write-ups

Mingo Falls

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

Soco Falls

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Pearson’s Falls

Saluda, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Hickory Nut Falls

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Elk River Falls

Pisgah Game Lands, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Linville Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Crabtree Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

Glassmine Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 1

Looking Glass Falls

Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

Hooker Falls

DuPont State Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Triple Falls

DuPont State Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

High Falls

DuPont State Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 3

Second Falls (Lower Falls)

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2

Upper Falls (Graveyard Fields)

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 1.5

Rainbow Falls

Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 3.5

Bridal Veil Falls

Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 1.5

Dry Falls

Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

Glen Falls

Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 2.5

Upper Whitewater Falls

Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina, USA
Rating: 4



Most Recent User-submitted Waterfalls from this Region

Green Mountain Creek Falls

Wildcat Falls – Pisgah National Forest, Haywood County, North Carolina

Walker Falls – Pisgah National Forest, Buncombe County NC

Twin Falls – Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina

Toxaway Falls – Cashiers, North Carolina

Sunburst Falls – NC Highway 215, Pisgah National Forest, Haywood County NC

Sliding Rock – Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Slick Rock Falls – Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Skinny Dip Falls – Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina

Rock Creek Falls – Henderson County, North Carolina

Moore Cove Falls – Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Merry Falls – Adjacent to DuPont State Forest, North Carolina

Log Hollow Falls – Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Grogan Creek Falls – Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Green River Narrows – Polk and Henderson Counties, North Carolina

Grassy Creek Falls – DuPont State Forest, North Carolina


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Most Recent Visitor Comments

Total Now 71 in Transylvania County North Carolina November 28, 2013 12:09 pm by BJ Winchester - I finally just moved here as I still at 71 waterfalls seen have 205 to go! I give waterfall tours now to the falls off the beaten path. I'm adding a few to the site to give you a taste of what you're missing. Feel free to give me a call if you want to… ...Read More
More waterfalls in Transylvania County NC (this has brought my total to 42 in this place alone!) July 2, 2013 5:29 pm by BJ Winchester - Still can't believe nobody knows about this part of the country so I keep posting the waterfalls I've seen of the total 276 in the county. ...Read More
Translvania County, Brevard, NC continued July 6, 2011 1:09 am by BJ Winchester - The Eastatoee is on private property and Craig Miller can give you a personal tour. The Twin Falls was formerly private property owned by Bud Hinkle which has just been bought by a Conservation Group. You now can go but you need a guide to get you back there. This waterfall is called Twin Falls… ...Read More
More Waterfalls from Brevard NC, Transylvania County July 6, 2011 1:04 am by BJ Winchester - Again I'm still amazed that I get to be the first one ever to share these with you. I'm uploading the ten waterfalls I saw today. Craig Miller will give you a personal tour of privately owned waterfalls. One of the 276 in one single county. I'm so happy to recommend him... Please mention that… ...Read More

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