Waterfalls of North Carolina

Waterfalls of North Carolina

The waterfalls of North Carolina, U.S.A., are a prominent feature of the geography of the piedmont and mountain regions of the state, as well as a major focus of tourism and outdoor recreation. Many of these falls are located in state parks, national forests, wildlife management areas, and other public lands, as well as private property. Many are accessible via established hiking trails, and some developed areas include boardwalks, observation platforms, picnic areas, and other amenities. Some of the highest and most voluminous waterfalls in the eastern United States are located in North Carolina.

Many of the waterfalls in the state are located in Transylvania County, which is called "The Land of Waterfalls". This is due to the orographic lift that results in the area having one of the highest average rainfalls in the United States (90 inches per year) [http://www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu/climate/ncclimate.html NC State Climate Office] ]

Falls by county

This list is incomplete. Please feel free to add waterfalls to this list and to create articles about the waterfalls.

Visitors should always follow rules of safe waterfall hiking when visiting waterfalls.

Buncombe County

Although parts of Buncombe County receive less average rainfall than any other location in the Southeastern US, Buncombe County still has several waterfalls.
*Cascades Waterfall (Craggy Mountains)
*Douglas Falls
*Glassmine Falls
*Walker Falls

Burke County

*High Shoals Falls
*Linville Falls
*McGalliard Falls

Macon County

*Bridal Veil Falls (Macon County)
*Cullasaja Falls
*Dry Falls (North Carolina)
*Quarry Falls (Macon County)

Rutherford County

*Hickory Nut Falls
*Rainbow Falls (Rutherford County)

tokes County

Home to the isolated Sauratown Mountains.
*Hidden Falls (Hanging Rock)
*Lower Cascades (Hanging Rock)
*Tory's Falls (Hanging Rock)
*Upper Cascades (Hanging Rock)
*Window Falls (Hanging Rock)

Transylvania County

This area receives more average annual rainfall than any other place in the Eastern United States - over 90 inches a year.
*Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont State Forest)
*Corbin Creek Falls
*Drift Falls
*High Falls (DuPont State Forest)
*Hooker Falls
*Looking Glass Falls
*Moore Cove Falls
*Rainbow Falls (Horsepasture River)
*Slick Rock Falls
*Sliding Rock
*Triple Falls (DuPont State Forest)
*Turtleback Falls
*Upper Whitewater Falls, part of Whitewater Falls which extends into South Carolina, which together drop over 1000' in elevation before hitting the plunge basin.

Wilkes County

*Cascade Falls (Falls Creek)

Yancey County

*Mitchell Falls
*Roaring Fork Falls (Yancey County)
*Setrock Creek Falls

References

ee also

List of waterfalls

External links and resources

* [http://www.ncwaterfalls.com NCWaterfalls.com]
* [http://www.ashevillenow.com/s_outdoorActivities/waterfalls.asp Waterfalls in Western North Carolina]
*Adams, Kevin. "North Carolina Waterfalls: A Hiking and Photography Guide". Blair Publishing, 2005.


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