Posted in North Carolina
May 15, 2018
The One County In North Carolina With 250 Waterfalls You’ll Want To Visit
The mountains of Western North Carolina are a waterfall bonanza for outdoor enthusiasts. The waterfalls in this part of the state could easily number in the four-digit range, but one county, in particular, has more waterfalls and cascades than any other. If you’re up for a weekend (or even just a day) of outdoor adventure then head to Transylvania County (a.k.a. the Land of Waterfalls), where you’ll find 250 waterfalls and cascades spread throughout the county. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular:
If you're not a huge fan of hiking (for whatever reason) then you're bound to love this easy 0.3 mile trail located in the Pisgah National Forest! It leads to a viewing platform overlooking this 65-foot towering waterfall. The trailhead is located near Brevard. Find the location at this link.
Technically, this waterfall is more of a water "glide," but it's still one of the most popular attractions in Transylvania County. The smooth rock provides a 60-foot natural water slide, and there is even a railing help you get back up to the top to do it all over again (and again!). Get the location of Sliding Rock at this Google Maps link.
This waterfall is accessible after a 1.75 mile hike that's considered moderate. If you're heading out in the heat of the summer, then bring a bathing suit! Find the GPS location at this link.
This waterfall is located within Gorges State park, and just a little farther along on the same trails as Rainbow Falls. Some people slide over this waterfall, or at the least, take a dip in the nice pool at the bottom. Find the GPS location at this link.
Appropriately named, North Carolina's Triple Falls is located at about .03 mile in a loop trail that gets more difficult if you venture past Triple Falls. however, getting to this waterfall is relatively easy and yields views of a spectacular cascade with three stepping sections. Find the trailhead for the entire 2.3 mile loop at this link.
Hooker Falls is accessed via an easy trail that is less than half a mile in length. The deep pool at the bottom of the fall is favorite for cooling off on a hot summer day. Hooker Falls is located in the Dupont State Forest and is just outside of Brevard. Find the trailhead on this Google map.
The top portion of this trailing waterfall (shown above) pours over a smooth granite outcropping and gracefully makes its way down the cascade until it reaches the bottom (shown in the photo immediately above), where it fans out all over the place. Access this Transylvania County waterfall via a 5 mile looped trail near Cedar Mountain. Although the trail is longer than most, it's rated as easy. Find the location on this Google map.
Chasing waterfalls is a fun way to spend the day, or weekend! In your down time in Transylvania County, head to Brevard, where you’ll be in absolute heaven if you love antiquing. Learn more in this previous article.
