Dry Falls, also called Upper Cullasaja Falls, in Highlands
Soco Falls on the Cherokee Indian Reservation near Maggie Valley
Hickory Nut Falls at Chimney Rock State Park near Asheville
Rappel Little Bradley Waterfall with Green River Adventures in Saluda
Second Falls at Graveyard Fields, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8
Turtleback Falls swimming hole in Gorges State Park in Sapphire

Waterfalls

Let water that’s moved mountains shape you

The North Carolina mountains are home to hundreds of waterfalls, including more than 250 in the Brevard area alone. Enjoy Instagram-worthy spots easily accessible from the road, or take a light to moderate hike to swim in cool natural pools tucked among lush national forests.

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Looking Glass Falls sits just steps from the road in Brevard
You can drive behind Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands
Hickory Nut Falls played a starring role in The Last of the Mohicans

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