Category Archives for Waterfalls
Discovery Falls
Forest Service Road, FR475B is located in Pisgah National Forest, and provides access to a number of Waterfalls, including the pretty Discovery Falls. Discovery Falls is a 75 foot waterfall along a jagged rock face. Hike DetailsLocation:Pisgah National Forest, Ranger DistrictRoundtrip Distance:1 mileDifficulty:Moderate – Due to the steep incline close to the falls.Handicap Accessible:NoDog Friendly:YesFeatures:Nearby […]
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Twin Falls Pisgah National Forest
Twin Falls is two pretty tall waterfalls, very close to each other. The Falls are pretty, and the hike out to them is one of the nicer hikes in Pisgah National Forest, but neither of them are very photogenic due to the amount of debris that has fallen around them. Regardless still a really […]
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Avery Creek Falls NC
Avery Creek Falls is a pretty and photogenic waterfall, located off of FR477 near Brevard, NC in Pisgah National Forest. The hike to Avery Creek Falls is only 0.5 miles from the parking area, and this is one of 3 waterfalls you can see on a longer 3.mile roundtrip hike out Avery Creek Trail. Location: […]
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Top Frozen Waterfalls to visit in the Blue Ridge
Winter here in the Blue Ridge Mountains not only brings cold weather but many different and unique things to see and do. While the waterfalls of the Blue Ridge Mountains are always gorgeous and beautiful to see, seeing a frozen waterfall during the winter is magical and simply amazing. Blue Ridge waterfalls, and areas surrounding […]
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Wash Hallow Falls NC
Wash Hollow Falls is a very pretty a photogenic 50′ waterfall located off Highway 215 in Pisgah National Forest. Getting to the falls is a bit difficult, but not too bad for experienced hikers with proper hiking boots or shoes. Definitely worth the visit, and it’s only a short distance past Lower Sam Branch Falls. […]
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Lower Sam Branch Falls
Lower Sam Branch Falls is is a very pretty waterfall, located just off Highway 215 in North Carolina. The falls is one of three waterfalls that are very close together. Just out of site from Lower Sam Branch Falls is Wash Hollow Falls. Sunburst Falls is located just a short distance down 215 from the […]
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Upper Bubbling Spring Branch Falls
Located just a short hike off Highway 215, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Upper Bubbling Spring Branch Falls makes for an excellent short hike, and is a beautiful and photogenic waterfall. The Falls aren’t real high, but pretty as they cascade down the steep rock into the pool below. Location: In Pisgah National Forest, off […]
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Lower Bubbling Spring Branch Falls
Located just a short hike off Highway 215, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lower Bubbling Spring Branch Falls makes for a quick trip, and is a beautiful and photogenic waterfall. Below the falls are a couple of small pools for wading, which are excellent for young kids to play in and explore. Location: In Pisgah […]
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Grogan Creek Falls
Grogan Creek Falls is a unique and absolutely gorgeous waterfall, located in the Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Grogran Creek Falls is accessible via a 5.5 mile roundtrip hike, that has four different waterfalls on it. Location: Pisgah National Forest, Ranger District near Brevard NC Roundtrip Distance: 5.5 Miles Difficulty: Moderate […]
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Upper Cedar Rock Falls
Upper Cedar Rock Falls is a really beautiful 20′ tall waterfall that is accessible via an easy-moderate 2 mile roundtrip hike. Location: Pisgah National Forest, Ranger District near Brevard NC Roundtrip Distance: 2 Miles Difficulty: Moderate Handicap Accessible: No Dog Friendly: Yes Features: Waterfall, bridges, forest Directions: From The Blue Ridge Parkway, take Highway 27 […]
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