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Apr 29, 2024 · We’ve listed everything found on our western North Carolina waterfalls map, along with distinctions between roadside waterfalls and those that require a hike. This first section is dedicated to roadside waterfalls.
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- Bridal Veil Falls. One of several star-studded waterfalls in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Bridal Veil Falls sometimes gets skipped because it isn’t on the park’s unofficial waterfall hike.
- Cathey’s Creek Falls. Yet another amazing Pisgah Forest waterfall, Cathey’s Creek Falls is easy enough to access, but it does require venturing down an unpaved forest service road, which makes it one of the lesser-visited waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
- Connestee Falls. Truth be told, the best way to see this waterfall is to know someone who lives in the gated community of Connestee Falls, because the trail leading along a cascading creek to it is incredible.
- Cove Creek Falls. Included in the collection of waterfall hikes closest to Brevard, Cove Creek Falls takes a little adventuring, but that’s what visiting & camping in Pisgah National Forest is all about, isn’t it!
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Jan 24, 2024 · The park spans 7,709 acres through Transylvania County, with 56 miles of hiking trails, epic waterfalls (including Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls ), mountain biking trails, fishing spots, rugged river gorges, and much more. Gorges State Park is also home to unique species of plants and animals.
- 175 East Main Street, Brevard, 28712, NC
- (828) 883-3700
- Dupont State Recreational Forest. Hooker Falls. Park at the Hooker Falls lot on Staton Rd. Walk around the gate and along the road. Bear left at the fork and proceed parallel to the river.
- Pisgah National Forest. Looking Glass Falls. Follow US 276 north from the Ranger Station approximately 4 miles to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the United States.
- Blue Ridge Parkway. Upper Falls, Second Falls & Yellowstone Falls. Drive 14 miles north from the Ranger Station on US 276. Travel south on the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 7 miles to Graveyard Fields Overlook just before MM419.
- Highway 215. Courthouse Falls. Drive 3.5 miles north from the Ranger Station to the first left turn (FS 475). Drive ~9.5 miles west on FS 475, SR 1327, and SR 1328 to NC 215.
May 13, 2024 · North Carolina. Find parking, trail information, and details about Brevard's best waterfalls. By Jason Barnette | Travel writer and photographer with 15+ years of road tripping experience. Last Updated on May 13, 2024.
May 29, 2023 · Read on for our guide to the 15 best things to do in Brevard NC and Transylvania County, including all the best Brevard attractions, hiking trails, waterfalls, historic sites, parks, and more! READ MORE: The 20 Best North Carolina Mountain Towns to Visit
explorebrevardnc. Explore Brevard is the official tourism site of Transylvania County and Brevard NC also known as the Land of Waterfalls. Learn everything there is to know here about hiking, waterfalls, outdoors and cultural experiences in our region.
