Posted in North Carolina December 10, 2016 by

10 Gorgeous Frozen Waterfalls In North Carolina That Must Be Seen To Be Believed

Winter in western North Carolina usually brings snow, ice, and freezing cold temps. While certain areas experience a more mild winter, our beloved waterfalls – usually deep within the mountains – have no choice but to acclimate to the conditions and freeze over. If you’ve ever seen a waterfall frozen, a 60 ft. hunk of ice, it’s quite incredible. With a little hiking and some warm clothes, witnessing it for yourself is attainable. But if you prefer to stay warm by the fire, you can still get the experience below.

1. Frozen and awesome Bridal Veil Falls.
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While many sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are closed come winter, it seems a little four wheel drive can handle it.
2. Frozen in motion Trashcan Fall near Boone.
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3. It's looking like a winter wonderland at this waterfall in Weaverville.
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4. The base of High Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in North Carolina, looks surreal come winter.
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5. Hooker Falls blanketed in snow looks as if you've been transported straight to Narnia.
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6. Watch your head! The walk-beneath waterfall, Dry Falls, takes on a completely different aesthetic in the winter time.
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7. Looking Glass Falls, a popular summer swimming hole, takes on a whole new aesthetic come winter.
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8 Another popular swimming hole, and natural waterslide, Sliding Rock, is breathtaking covered in ice and snow.
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9. It's amazing to see Slick Rock Falls COMPLETELY frozen over.
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10. Daniel Ridge Falls has transformed from a greenery nestled waterfall into a daring ice cliff.
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To really feel like you’re standing right there, watch this amazing video by RomanticAsheville to see the frozen waterfalls in action –

Winter, and mother nature, sure can be incredible! I hope I can make it out to see one or two for myself this year. What are some of your favorite frozen waterfalls in North Carolina?

For more ways to make the most of winter in North Carolina, these 10 winter hikes are amazing.