Oct 25, 2025 · We’ve encountered several waterfalls in North Carolina, especially during incredible hikes throughout the state, so it’s only natural to list the best among our favorites!

Explore the most popular waterfall trails in North Carolina with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like …

A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or …

Take a hike or scenic drive in the North Carolina mountains to explore 250 waterfalls near Brevard, slip down Sliding Rock, walk behind Dry Falls, or see the falls featured in “The …

Jul 20, 2023 · Beautiful waterfall with a nice pool for swimming and rocks for picnicking or just laying out enjoying the peace and...

A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or other body of water over a rocky ledge.

Nov 16, 2025 · A waterfall may also be termed a falls or sometimes a cataract, the latter designation being most common when large volumes of water are involved. Waterfalls of small …

Apr 11, 2025 · The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress. While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a …

Apr 24, 2025 · It’s crafted to show you some of North Carolina’s most visually arresting waterfalls—all packed into one day, without wearing you out. You’ll begin up north and …

Feb 18, 2025 · Whitewater Falls owes its existence to the Blue Ridge Escarpment, a sharp drop in elevation between the mountains and the Piedmont.With a 411-foot plunge, Upper Whitewater …