North Carolina’s Most Easily Accessible Waterfall Is Hiding In Plain Sight On U.S. 276

Waterfalls in North Carolina are fun to chase, but not everyone can go trekking along miles of canopied trails to get to many of the falls in the Tar Heel State. Fortunately, there are a few waterfalls that are right by the road with unobstructed views from the highway. It was difficult to pick just one to feature, but we think Looking Glass Falls just may be the most accessible waterfall in North Carolina.

Found just outside of Brevard, Looking Glass Falls is six stories high and it wows the eyes and ears as visitors get a look and a listen to its spectacular beauty and sounds.

Even from the highway just driving by, onlookers get a good look at the waterfall.

And this view from the handicap-accessible overlook at the roadside pullout for the falls is stunning.

Looking Glass Falls is a 60-foot drop on Looking Glass Creek right beside Highway 76 just nine miles north of Brevard.

For those interested in heading down to dip toes in the water, a short set of steps leads down to the water below the plunge pool.

As one might expect with a waterfall this big and this accessible, the area gets a great deal of traffic during the warm weather months. But would you expect the same in the winter?

Looking Glass Falls is beautiful in every season. And with that handicap-accessible overlook at the top of the falls, it's also accessible in every season!

Have you visited the most accessible waterfall in North Carolina yet? Be sure to get here early if visiting in the summer months. The parking area fills up quickly!

For more reasons to head to Brevard for a weekend, read all about the city's famous white squirrels!