There are over 250 scenic waterfalls in Transylvania County, "Land of the Waterfalls." Many of the falls are easily accessible to the public because they are located in our three parklands: Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, & Gorges State Park. Following are the major falls: Connestee Falls, US 276 S., twin falls each about 110 feet high; High Falls, 2.5 miles from Yellow Gap Road, 125 feet high; Looking Glass Falls, US 276 N., 85 feet high; Rainbow Falls, on Horse Pasture River of NC 281S., 20 feet high; Toxaway Falls, US 64 W. in Toxaway, 123 feet high; and Whitewater Falls, NC 281 S., near Sapphire, the highest waterfall in the Eastern United States, dropping 441 feet. Free.
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Norm post: (Tue - Aug 16, 2011 5:15 PM)
Dry Falls remains a favorite of our family. Channel 70 just shot this. http://youtu.be/p8o139B5R9Y
Amanda post: (Thu - Jul 1, 2010 8:03 AM)
I am also interested in the tourist booklet and would like to know how to order.
Susan Wilson post: (Mon - Jun 21, 2010 8:15 AM)
I would like the free 48 page tourist booklet but cannot see how to order. Please advise.
Judith Matos post: (Tue - May 18, 2010 8:48 AM)
Enjoy quiet peaceful and friendly environment.
G. Thomas post: (Fri - May 7, 2010 9:15 AM)
Please send me information on the waterfalls and also tell me the cheapest but nice place to stay and how much it is for 1 to 3 nights. Also send me information about parking and the nearest place to eat and buy things.
Tina Hatley post: (Wed - May 5, 2010 10:04 AM)
I would like to get the tourist booklet. Hopefully it shows where to stay and so forth. Thanks!
Kathleen Joiner post: (Mon - Apr 26, 2010 9:15 AM)
Please send me the booklet on Brevard and accomidations for the night. THANKS!
abbey post: (Wed - Feb 17, 2010 10:03 AM)
how much is it for two people to stay one night .
sean king post: (Tue - Dec 22, 2009 5:33 PM)
wheres the waterfalls?
Dayne Griffin post: (Tue - Jul 28, 2009 3:57 PM)
I would like the free 48 page tourist booklet but cannot see how to order. Please advise.