A large and powerful waterfall that is accessed via a moderate 1 3/4 mile hike. Not recommended for small children due to steep ledges. In the beautiful Wilson Creek area of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is the tall and impressive – Harper Creek Falls. At about 50ft high, this multi-tiered cascade is exceptionally beautiful … Read more
The highest visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway has excellent views in multiple directions. It also has a short trail to the top of Waterrock Knob. At the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, almost at the literal end of the parkway, is the enhanced overlook at the visitors center at Waterrock Knob. … Read more
The sister-peak to Waterrock Knob has great views and wreckage from a 1983 plane crash just below the summit. Next to the popular vista off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterrock Knob, is the less visited sister peak – Browning Knob. Browning Knob was named after R. Getty Browning who played a key role in establishing … Read more
An absolutely epic waterfall but very difficult to reach. Only experienced hikers should access English Falls. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Linville Falls, is the extremely beautiful but very difficult to reach – English Falls. While the trail to the falls is short, only about 1/2 a mile, it is loosely developed, exceptionally … Read more
A series of falls and cascades on a short trail in the Glen Cannon Community. The drive in will also go by Glen Cannon Falls. Hidden away inside the community of Glen Cannon, in Pisgah Forest near Brevard North Carolina, is a waterfall that is an absolute beauty – Camp Creek Falls. This gem is … Read more
A short North Carolina waterfall that is very popular due to the natural beauty of the area and large swimming hole just below the falls. In the remote and rugged Wilson Creek area of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is the short waterfall and swimming hole – Hunt Fish Falls. While the waterfall isn’t very … Read more
Two lessor known South Carolina waterfalls that are not far from the road and relatively easy to reach. On the Southern Edge of South Carolina’s Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, just off Highway 11, are two hidden waterfall gems on Slickum Creek – Last Falls on Slickum and Sweet Thing on Slickum. These two beauties are … Read more
It is only 1/2 mile to Douglas Falls which completely separates from the rock as it falls 60ft. In a very remote section of the Northern Pisgah National Forest of Western North Carolina is the unique and very beautiful – Douglas Falls. This 60ft gem of the forest freefalls from the ledge above creating a … Read more
A moderate 1 mile loop trail with the 60ft Morgan Rufus Falls as the highlight. Inside the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina is the easy to reach 60ft waterfall – Rufus Morgan Falls. The falls are accessed via a moderate 1 mile loop trail that is a wonderful walk through the forest. Depending … Read more
At only 1/2 mile from the road, Big Laurel Falls is a great spot to visit, hang out, and enjoy while you are in the Nantahala National Forest. Near the end of Big Laurel Branch, inside the Nantahala Forest of North Carolina, is the quaint and easy to reach – Big Laurel Falls. While it … Read more