Most Beautiful Waterfalls on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway range from ancient & massive drops to small rivulets that only exist after a heavy rain. Tall and thunderous falls are forces of nature that pound down cliffsides, and small, gentle drops are laced among the falling creeks and streams.
Surrounding each of the falls, a visitor may find lush summer oaks, resplendent autumn color, shining winter icicles, or abundant spring wildflowers. At the foot of many larger falls, chilly & clear mountain waters collect into natural swimming holes. A patient observer may see wildflife drinking from the stiller waters, and anglers can fish for the trout that lurk beneath the surface.
To see a mountain waterfall, a traveler may only have to step out of their car at an overlook; other falls are hidden in the backcountry and can only been seen by the most dedicated explorer. Use the list and resources below to find whatever type of fall you are seeking. Bring your camera and take a picture, but put your camera down before you leave and take a breath; any Parkway traveler will tell you that there is an elusive & distinct quality to each of the falls that can only be experienced in person.
Waterfalls Accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway
| Milepost | Information |
|---|---|
| 19.9 | White Rock Falls 1.8 Mile Round Trip, Moderate. Found at Slacks Overlook. To find the trail, go across the road and walk north. Wooden sign marks the trailhead. |
| 34.4 | Wigwam Falls Found at Yankee Horse Ridge Parking Area. Trailhead is obvious at parking area. |
| 78.4 | Apple Orchard Falls Found at Sunset Fields Overlook. Trailhead is obvious in middle of parking area. |
| 83.1 | Fallingwater Cascades Found at Fallingwater Cascades Overlook. |
| 271.9 | Cascades Found at Jeffress Park. Self-guiding trail is near the restrooms. |
| 296.4 | Boone Fork Falls Found at the Julian Price Park picnic area. Cross the bridge near the restrooms. Big brown sign will have map and marks trailhead. |
| 316.4 | Duggers Creek Falls Found at Linville Falls Park. Trailhead found along parking lot sidewalk. Smaller version of Linville Falls found in same area. |
| 316.4 | Linville Falls |
| 339.5 | Crabtree Falls Found at Crabtree Falls Campground. Take the road into the campground and stop at the campground information building to pick up a map. Parking area next to information building. |
| 361.2 | Glassmine Falls Found at Glassmine Falls Overlook. |
| 364.6 | Douglas Falls Found at Craggy Gardens Visitor Center. Find trail information at visitor center. |
| 410 | Graveyard Fields Waterfalls Found at Graveyard Fields Overlook. Narrow stairway at parking area marks trailhead. |
Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Photo Gallery
Blue Ridge Mountain Waterfall Hiking & Photography Guidebooks
These three maps are an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to drive along the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. Together, the maps cover every section of the Parkway from where it begins at milepost 0 to its end at milepost 469.
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Great Waterfalls of North Carolina is an informative guidebook for locating and photographing 65 waterfalls and cascades in the beautiful Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains of North Carolina.
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The most comprehensive guide for the waterfalls of North Carolina. This edition includes over 600 waterfalls with detailed directions and ratings. There are over 100 color photographs and a special section about how to photograph waterfalls in general with specific hints for each individual waterfall. This is a must have for waterfall photographers.
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GPS coordinates, beauty ratings, full-color photographs, hiking information, trailheads, and more! This new full-color map includes over 300 waterfalls located in Western North Carolina, with detailed descriptions for more than 125 of them.
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The authors draw on the expertise of the park service, chambers of commerce, the forest service, other agencies and organizations, and individuals to compile the comprehensive hiking and waterfall location information available in this easy to use book.
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Resources
HD Carolina: Waterfalls
(https://www.hdcarolina.com/Waterfalls)
HD Carolina offers high definition videos of great things to see and do in the Carolinas. There are currently videos of a hundred waterfalls, with more videos being added every month.
North Carolina Waterfalls
(http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/)
The owner of North Carolina Waterfalls is a very humble man simply desiring to share his experiences viewing the waterfalls he loves. This is a very personal site and worth browsing.
Top 10 Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls
(http://www.blueridgeparkwaydaily.com/the-top-10-blue-ridge-parkway-waterfalls/)
Found on another one of our websites, this top 10 list comes with an excellent info graphic that you can share on your own website.
Source: https://www.virtualblueridge.com/nature-guide/waterfalls/
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