Upper Whitewater Falls
410 ft (125 m) · Transylvania County, NC
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Mingo FallsResearched visit notesAbout 120 ft · Swain County, NC
Crabtree FallsTrail listed closed66 ft (20 m) · Yancey County, NC
Linville FallsResearched visit notesBurke County, NC
Bridal Veil FallsPull-off verified; pedestrian approach unspecified60 ft (18.3 m) · Macon County, NC
Glassmine FallsOverlook approach verified; no public access to the waterfallBuncombe County, NC
Sliding RockSource-reviewed route and parkingTransylvania County, NC
Pearson's FallsAdvance reservation required89 ft (27 m) · Polk County, NC
Looking Glass FallsResearched visit notes59 ft (18 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Douglas FallsGraybeard approach documented; Big Ivy road approach has a motor-vehicle closure.Buncombe County, NC
Courthouse FallsApproach road closed due to storm damage; no open parking-to-falls route verified.33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Silver Run FallsResearched walking route26 ft (8 m) · Jackson County, NC
Elk River FallsSource-reviewed route and parking49 ft (15 m) · Avery County, NC
Moore Cove FallsResearched visit notes49 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Upper Whitewater FallsResearched visit notes410 ft (125 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Hickory Nut FallsState park trail with admission fee; official trail descriptionRutherford County, NC
Dry FallsResearched visit notesMacon County, NC
Soco FallsShort marked trail from the new EBCI parking areaJackson County, NC
Little Moore Cove FallsNational forest trail and short informal side path; post-Helene condition unverified26 ft (8 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Log Hollow FallsGated forest road walk; easyTransylvania County, NC
Slick Rock FallsPossible road-access closure: confirm FS 475B access and parking before visiting.Transylvania County, NC
Hooker FallsShort graded trail in DuPont State Recreational ForestTransylvania County, NC
Catawba FallsLoop open; upper platform and Wildflower Trail closedMcDowell County, NC
Triple FallsShort popular trail in DuPont State Recreational ForestTransylvania County, NC
High FallsState forest trail; short walk to overlookTransylvania County, NC
McGalliard FallsTown park with a short path; listed hours 8 AM to 8 PMBurke County, NC
Cedar Rock FallsEstablished Forest Service trail with an unsigned side path; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County, NC
Windy FallsPartial guide: unofficial route to the top of a dangerous falls; trail name not in the current park trail list197 ft (60 m) · Transylvania County, NC
Yellowstone FallsNational forest trails, then a steep scramble path; base not recommended98 ft (30 m) · Haywood County, NC
Walker FallsPartial guide: roadside falls on a road closed to vehicles since Hurricane Helene; walking distance unknownBuncombe County, NC
Corbin Creek FallsFee recreation area; maintained trail reaches only the lowest section of a long cascadeTransylvania County, NC
Upper Linville FallsBlue Ridge Parkway trail to an overlook; some nearby trails closedBurke County, NC
Upper Catawba FallsPartial: loop trail open; the Forest Service lists the upper viewing platform as closedMcDowell County, NC
Toms Creek FallsCheck current trail conditionsMcDowell County, NC
Mooney FallsResearched visit notesMacon County, NC
Schoolhouse FallsNational forest trailsJackson County, NC
Upper Little Moore Cove FallsPartial guide: off-trail Class III bushwhack on an unofficial path beyond the Forest Service trailTransylvania County, NC
French Broad FallsPrivate land with permitted public access; short path documented by three accountsTransylvania County, NC
Picklesimer Rock House FallsEasy walk on a gated forest road in Nantahala National ForestMacon County, NC
Warden FallsForest trails, then a steep scramble path to the baseJackson County, NC
Upper Log Hollow FallsForest road walk and steep side path in Pisgah National ForestTransylvania County, NC
Upper Silver Run FallsShort trail, then a steep root climb and informal pathJackson County, NC
Secret FallsForest Service trail with steps to the base; road gated in winterMacon County, NC
Nantahala FallsShort walk to a riverside view at an outfitter; main deck reservedSwain County, NC
Barnett Branch Trail FallsShort national forest trail walk to fallsTransylvania County, NC
Rainbow FallsDistant view only from Inspiration Point; admission fee; falls not open to the publicRutherford County, NC
Bull Cove FallsWilderness trail with a creek crossing from a forest road trailheadClay County, NC
Lower Slick Rock FallsNational forest; short informal pathTransylvania County, NC
Little Barnett Branch Trail FallsPartial: maintained trail; the sources do not name this upper fallsTransylvania County, NC
Lake Louise FallsPartial: town park path; exact waterfall spot not describedBuncombe County, NC
Setrock Creek FallsShort Forest Service trail from Black Mountain CampgroundYancey County, NC- Big Bradley FallsWritten approval required; trail organization reports Helene closure75 ft (23 m) · Polk County, NC
- Tom Branch FallsEasy national park trail; parking tag required49 ft (15 m) · Swain County, NC
- Drift FallsPublic trail to a boundary view; falls on private land33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Indian Creek FallsOfficial park trail; parking tag required11 ft (3.5 m) · Swain County, NC
- Hebron Colony FallsNational park picnic area trailhead; marked trail and steep side pathWatauga County, NC
- Upper Creek FallsRoute and parking documented; secondary route details attributed98 ft (30 m) · Burke County, NC
- Little Bradley FallsPolk Trails marks the trail open; creek crossings required.49 ft (15 m) · Polk County, NC
- Cedar FallsPartial guide: park, parking and loop confirmed; the falls location on the loop comes from community trail listings only5 ft (1.5 m) · Orange County, NC
- Tise fallsPartial: off-trail falls; final descent is a steep unofficial pathStokes County, NC
- Rock Slab FallsNational park trails; strenuous 6-mile return; parking tag requiredSwain County, NC
- Paradise FallsNational forest; steep unofficial paths and dam-controlled flowJackson County, NC
- Second FallsResearched visit notes66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Juney Whank FallsOfficial park trail; parking tag requiredSwain County, NC
- Chasteen Creek CascadeNational Park Service route, distance and parking rules documentedSwain County, NC
- Cliff Branch FallsRoadside view on Newfound Gap Road with a narrow pulloutSwain County, NC
- Twentymile Creek CascadeOfficial national park route; parking tag requiredSwain County, NC
- Gunter Fork CascadesPartial: route closed beyond Mouse Creek Falls by storm damage; long park trail with a deep fordHaywood County, NC
- Little Creek FallsNational park trails; long day hike; parking tag requiredSwain County, NC
- Big FallsPartial guide: unofficial trail, dangerous ford and scramble; parking and land permission details unconfirmed197 ft (60 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Mouse Creek FallsNational park trail; easy walk; parking tag requiredHaywood County, NC
- Rufus Morgan WaterfallNational forest loop trail; seasonal forest road60 ft (18.3 m) · Macon County, NC
- Rhapsodie FallsUnmaintained but obvious path with a river crossing and a very steep climb66 ft (20 m) · Jackson County, NC
- Crab Orchard FallsPrivate conference center trail open to the public; freeWatauga County, NC
- Twin FallsPartial guide: private land; only a view of the top from a public road bridge; no parking describedTransylvania County, NC
- High FallsGated old road and unofficial side trail; river wade for the best view49 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Toxaway FallsRoadside view from the US 64 bridge catwalks246 ft (75 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Reid Branch FallsNational forest old road; steep side path20 ft (6 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Upper Bearwallow FallsState park trail; short steep walk to an overlook98 ft (30 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Indian Camp FallsPartial: state park trails, a creek ford and an unmeasured bushwhack; no published distanceTransylvania County, NC
- White Owl FallsShort roadside scramble path in national forest; wade for the best view13 ft (4 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Rider FallsPartial guide: roadside view of private land; parking space and permission not confirmedStokes County, NC
- Lower CascadesState park trail with stairs; official trail descriptionStokes County, NC
- Bullhead Creek FallsState park trailhead; very short walkWilkes County, NC
- Middle FallsPartial guide: part of the park loop trail is closed; check with the park before goingWilkes County, NC
- Phillips Branch FallsForest trail and steep scramble path; Wilson Creek day use area reopened 202643 ft (13 m) · Caldwell County, NC
- Greenland Creek FallsMarked Panthertown trails from the Cold Mountain Gap accessJackson County, NC
- High FallsBuilt trail with stairs from Pines Recreation Area; flow depends on dam releases98 ft (30 m) · Jackson County, NC
- Upper Sols Creek FallsPartial guide: unofficial path, and land ownership along the first part of the path is not confirmedJackson County, NC
- Yellow Creek FallsSigned trail on protected land open to the public26 ft (8 m) · Graham County, NC
- Laurel Creek FallsPartial: short informal path; landowner and permission not confirmedWatauga County, NC
- Laurel Fork FallsPartial: no trail for the last half mile; difficult bushwhack52 ft (16 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Grogan Creek FallsForest Service trails with a short scramble; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County, NC
- Twin Boulder FallsLong national forest hike; last half mile on an unofficial path66 ft (20 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Sam Branch FallsPartial guide: no trail; roadside shoulder parking; creek walk for experienced hikers only66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Wildcat FallsForest trail to a bridge at the falls197 ft (60 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Roaring Fork FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingYancey County, NC
- Rainbow FallsMarked trail from Gorges State Park; steep, popular hike128 ft (39 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Turtleback FallsState park trailhead; national forest trail13 ft (4 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Upper FallsNational forest trails from Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks; busy area49 ft (15 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Window FallsState park trail; no day-use feeStokes County, NC
- Hidden FallsState park trail; short walk from the visitor centerStokes County, NC
- Grassy Creek FallsPartial: state forest road walk; final turn to the falls not describedTransylvania County, NC
- Stairway FallsState park trailhead; unofficial side path in the national forest39 ft (12 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Nellies FallsUnofficial trail with creek crossingsJackson County, NC
- Wintergreen FallsState park trails, then a faint riverside path for the last half mile164 ft (50 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Shunkawauken FallsPrivate property; roadside view only148 ft (45 m) · Polk County, NC
- Bird Rock FallsPrivate land with permitted public access; short riverside path documented by two accountsTransylvania County, NC
- Connestee FallsCounty park boardwalk viewpoint; base closed to visitorsTransylvania County, NC
- Batson Creek FallsPublic park overlook; falls on private landTransylvania County, NC
- Melrose FallsPartial guide: open trail, but road access affected by the US 176 closurePolk County, NC
- Torys FallsShort state park trail; best after heavy rainStokes County, NC
- Upper CasscadesState park trail with a viewing platformStokes County, NC
- Widows FallsState park; short path from a roadside parking areaWilkes County, NC
- Lower FallsPartial guide: usual route closed for stair work; alternative total distance not publishedWilkes County, NC
- Betsy's Rock FallsParkway overlook view; falls on private propertyAshe County, NC
- Graveley FallsState forest old-road walk; two firsthand sources agree, roadside parking onlyTransylvania County, NC
- Hatcher FallsPartial guide: distant view only from an unofficial trail on private land; the falls are on private property33 ft (10 m) · Jackson County, NC
- Sidepocket FallsPartial guide: rough unmaintained path below Stairway Falls; route last described in detail in 200349 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- DEW FallsNational forest; very short walk from a roadside gateTransylvania County, NC
- Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail with wet creek crossings33 ft (10 m) · Avery County, NC
- Middle Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail; three creek crossings16 ft (5 m) · Avery County, NC
- Lower Hungry River FallsPartial guide: post-Helene route goes down a landslide; conditions last checked late 2024Henderson County, NC
- Wash Hollow FallsShort path with a creek crossing from a highway pull-off49 ft (15 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Upper Wintergreen FallsPartial guide: the last part is a long off-trail route that needs navigation skills66 ft (20 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Split Rock FallsPartial: state park trails, a creek ford and a bushwhackTransylvania County, NC
- Beetree Fork FallsDocumented road walk and bank scramble on national forest land33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Dismal FallsUnofficial, unmaintained route with ropes documented by two accounts; very strenuous131 ft (40 m) · Jackson County, NC
- Mount Hardy FallsUnblazed wilderness trail and short bushwhack; needs high water98 ft (30 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Lower Wildcat FallsNational forest; steep off-trail descent and river crossing39 ft (12 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Twin FallsPartial guide: off-trail route with a rope descent; park approval of the route not confirmed16 ft (5 m) · Transylvania County, NC
- Buckeye FallsPartial: wilderness trail then an off-trail creek walk66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County, NC
- Ranger FallsNational forest trail in a fee recreation areaMacon County, NC
- Bearcamp Creek FallsPartial guide: route source is from 2006 and the match to this waterfall is probableTransylvania County, NC
- Lower Bearwallow FallsPartial guide: no trail for the final descent; park position on access unclearTransylvania County, NC
- Hidden Dome FallsNational forest; river ford and off-trail route, very difficultTransylvania County, NC
- Bear Canyon FallsState park trail then a very steep off-trail bushwhackTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Scotsman Creek FallsNational forest; roadside parking and a short off-trail descentJackson County, NC
- Scotsman Creek FallsPartial: no real trail; very steep unofficial path from the roadJackson County, NC
- Lower Scotsman Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail below Scotsman Falls; wading and bushwhacking from 2005 directionsJackson County, NC
- Simon FallsNational forest old road; river ford requiredTransylvania County, NC
- Slick Stick FallsPartial guide: no trail; bushwhack and creekwalk onlyMacon County, NC
- Glen FallsParking and overlook approach researchedMacon County, NC
- Nasty FallsPartial guide: no trail; creek walk, informal parking, distance not publishedTransylvania County, NC
- Double Drop FallsPartial guide: trail to the area, then an unmarked off-trail descentTransylvania County, NC
- John's JumpShort unofficial path from a roadside pull-off; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County, NC
- Maple Spring Branch FallsPartial guide: faint unofficial descent and scramble from the trailTransylvania County, NC
- Paw Paw FallsPartial guide: off-trail route only loosely described and the exact waterfall position is not publishedTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Hungry River FallsRoadside view and short path on Green River Game LandHenderson County, NC
- Stairstep FallsGame land trails with a creek crossing and steep scramblePolk County, NC
- Sally Queen FallsPartial: bushwhack with no trail; storm blowdowns reportedRutherford County, NC
- Pot Branch FallsShort walk on old roads in South Mountains Game Land; rough gravel road with a fordRutherford County, NC
- Case FallsPartial guide: hiker parking at the turnaround is not confirmed and post-storm conditions are unreportedHenderson County, NC
- Emily FallsGame land trail; short easy walkPolk County, NC
- Marilou Bradley FallsPartial: pre-Helene route; access road under repairPolk County, NC
- Milton Bradley FallsPartial: access road closed after Helene; route documented before the stormPolk County, NC
- Fall Creek FallsState park trail with official access pageRockingham County, NC
- Upper Widows Creek FallsPartial guide: state park trail; effect of a posted Mountains-to-Sea Trail closure on the shared section is not statedWilkes County, NC
- Silvervale FallsRoadside view of a waterfall on private landCaldwell County, NC
- Carter FallsSigned public trail from a gravel trailhead lotWilkes County, NC
- Moravian FallsPartial: private campground land; ask permission; current rules not confirmedWilkes County, NC
- Upper Steels Creek FallsPartial: forest road closed to vehicles; walk-in parking not describedBurke County, NC
- Newt FallsPartial: forest road closed to cars; parking at the closure not confirmed; difficult descentBurke County, NC
- Glen Burney FallsPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County, NC
- Lower Thunderhole FallsPartial guide: access road closed to vehicles; starting parking not describedCaldwell County, NC
- Harper Creek FallsPartial: Harper Creek Trail closed after Hurricane HeleneCaldwell County, NC
- Burnthouse Branch FallsPartial guide: the access trail is on the Forest Service Helene closure listBurke County, NC
- Teacups FallsPartial guide: exact waterfall and total distance not confirmed; creek wade and scramblesBurke County, NC
- Beverly Hillbilly FallsNational forest trail then a creek walk; exact location not confirmed by a sourceBurke County, NC
- Steels Creek FallsNational forest trail; creek crossing and steep scramble to the viewBurke County, NC
- Upper Little Lost Cove FallsPartial: walk on a road closed to vehicles, then an unsigned steep path; older route descriptionAvery County, NC
- Scandin FallsSteep, dangerous path from a tiny highway pulloutMacon County, NC
- Townhouse FallsPartial guide: no turn-by-turn route; parking permission and railroad tunnel access not confirmedSwain County, NC
- Inside Passage FallsPartial: faint path and creekwalk; railroad crossing permission not statedGraham County, NC
- Big Laurel FallsTrailhead parking identified; seasonal road closure appliesMacon County, NC
- Sols Creek FallsPartial guide: falls on private land; legal view only by boat from Bear Creek LakeJackson County, NC
- Upper Buff Creek FallsPartial guide: long unmarked route with an off-trail finish; current conditions unknownJackson County, NC
- Gina FallsPartial guide: no trail to the falls, difficult bushwhack from the West Fork TrailJackson County, NC
- Roy Taylor FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; final approach is a short bushwhack described by one sourceJackson County, NC
- Wilderness FallsWest-entrance route; old Salt Rock shortcut closedJackson County, NC
- Cavern FallsPartial: old road with wades, then a steep bushwhack with no trailJackson County, NC
- Frolictown FallsMarked Panthertown trails from the Salt Rock Gap accessJackson County, NC
- Upper Bear Creek FallsPartial: long park trail, then a steep off-trail descent to the fallsSwain County, NC
- Patricia FallsDifficult unofficial creek paths from a Forest Service recreation areaJackson County, NC
- Gage Creek FallsShort old-road walk documented by one firsthand source with GPSJackson County, NC
- Mac's FallsNational forest trail; short side pathJackson County, NC
- Granny Burrell FallsWest-entrance route and parking researchedJackson County, NC
- Lower Cold Branch FallsRoadside view from a forest road; steep scramble to baseGraham County, NC
- Hickey Fork FallsNational forest trail; steep path at the endMadison County, NC
- Cove Creek FallsForest Service trails documented by two recent accountsTransylvania County, NC
- Gemini FallsPartial guide: unofficial path then a difficult trail-less climb; experienced off-trail hikers onlyTransylvania County, NC
- Cathey's Creek FallsShort steep path from a forest road pullout; wading for the open viewTransylvania County, NC
- Wintergreen FallsState forest roads and trail from Guion FarmHenderson County, NC
- Bernie's FallsDocumented unmarked route on national forest land; route finding neededTransylvania County, NC
- Trillium FallsPrivate property; roadside view onlyMadison County, NC
- Twin FallsPartial: forest trail documented; road gate status near the trailhead not confirmedTransylvania County, NC
- Laughing FallsPartial guide: informal parking at gates, no trail to the base, private land beyondTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Beetree Fork FallsShort road walk and bank scramble from a national forest pull-offTransylvania County, NC
- Avery Creek FallsNational forest trail route documentedTransylvania County, NC
- Toms Spring FallsNational forest gated road; easy walkTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Courthouse FallsPartial guide: Courthouse Creek Road is closed to vehicles, so the walk is about 4 miles each wayTransylvania County, NC
- Merry FallsRoadside waterfall in a state forest; very limited parkingTransylvania County, NC
- Christmas FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; faint path, bushwhack and wading in a state forestTransylvania County, NC
- Bubbling Spring Branch CascadesShort roadside scramble documented by two firsthand sourcesHaywood County, NC
- Whiteoak Creek FallsShort paths from the end of a county road to a national forest waterfallYancey County, NC
- Big Creek FallsRoadside waterfall with pullout and short bank pathYancey County, NC
- Lower Bald Springs FallsPartial: gated road walk, then bushwhack, creek wade and creekwalk; no trailClay County, NC
- Discovery FallsNational forest; forest road and unofficial pathTransylvania County, NC
- Bard FallsPublished national forest trail route; creek wadeAvery County, NC
- Huntfish FallsSigned national forest trail; steep return; current storm-recovery status not confirmedAvery County, NC
- Skinny Dip FallsShort trail from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook; creek crossing without a bridgeHaywood County, NC
- Dill FallsShort old-road walk from a seasonal forest road; three firsthand sources agreeJackson County, NC
- Upper Dill FallsShort steep path from the end of a seasonal forest roadJackson County, NC
- Duggers Creek FallsShort Park Service trail from the Linville Falls lot; Helene trail closures in the area notedBurke County, NC
- Rich FallsOld logging road, river wade and very steep side pathTransylvania County, NC
- Sassafras FallsNational forest trails; long backcountry hikeGraham County, NC
- Bridal Veil FallsState forest roads and trail documented by two accounts; official road work noticeTransylvania County, NC
- Cullasaja FallsRoadside viewpoint on a dangerous highway pullout documented by two accounts and the Forest ServiceMacon County, NC
- Fungi FallsPartial guide: permission to walk the gated road past private land is unconfirmed; no trail; post-storm status unknownPolk County, NC
- The CascadesEasy nature trail at a Blue Ridge Parkway picnic areaAshe County, NC
- Sunburst FallsRoadside view from an NC 215 pullout in Pisgah National ForestHaywood County, NC
- Carlton FallsForest Service trails then an unofficial path, documented by two accountsJackson County, NC
- Pothole FallsShort backcountry trail from Cold Mountain GapJackson County, NC
- Jawbone FallsNamed national forest trails, then a short informal path to the baseJackson County, NC
- Riding Ford FallsBackcountry trail route from Cold Mountain GapJackson County, NC
- Red Butt FallsNational forest trails; short unofficial path and scrambleJackson County, NC
- Panthertown Creek FallsPartial guide: the last section is an off-trail bushwhack with no pathJackson County, NC
- Cannon Creek FallsState forest trail; short walkTransylvania County, NC
- Amadehy FallsState park trail to falls view; base reached by short steep bushwhackWilkes County, NC
- Sequoah FallsRoadside view of a dam spillwayMacon County, NC
- Lower Rhapsodie FallsUnmaintained trail with a river rock hopJackson County, NC
- Woodfin CascadesBlue Ridge Parkway overlook; roadside view and short scrambleJackson County, NC
- High FallsPartial guide: unofficial path and river wade; trail beyond Billy Branch not checked since HeleneTransylvania County, NC
- Lemon FallsRoadside pullout and short steep scrambleTransylvania County, NC
- East Fork FallsVery short path from a small state forest pulloutTransylvania County, NC
- Reece Place FallsState forest trail and old roads; creek crossing near the fallsTransylvania County, NC
- Little Bird FallsWilderness path; very short walk from NC 215Haywood County, NC
- Hilliard FallsLong backcountry trail hike; about 12 miles returnTransylvania County, NC
- Jenn's FallsPartial guide: final approach is off trail and described by one firsthand sourceTransylvania County, NC
- Chub Line FallsPartial: state park trail then an unmarked very steep descentTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Cedar Rock FallsNational forest trail with a short scramble at the endTransylvania County, NC
- Ray Cove FallsVery short walk on the Bartram TrailMacon County, NC
- Brushy Ridge FallsWilderness trails to a river-bend campsite view; difficultBurke County, NC
- Waterfalls of Flat Laurel CreekPartial: trail to the cascades documented; which cascade this listing marks is not confirmedHaywood County, NC
- Quarry FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingMacon County, NC
- Lichen FallsPartial guide: river wade with no trail; location given by description onlyJackson County, NC
- Elbow FallsPanthertown trails and a defined side path from the Cold Mountain Gap accessJackson County, NC
- Lower Sam Branch FallsNational forest; short scramble path across a landslideHaywood County, NC
- Shower FallsPartial guide: roadside view of private land; almost no parkingJackson County, NC
- Little Bearwallow FallsPartial guide: usual trailhead closed after Helene; long alternative with restricted road accessBuncombe County, NC
- Alarka FallsPartial guide: parking is a road-end turnaround beside a private drive; parking permission unconfirmedSwain County, NC
- Green Mountain FallsRoadside viewpoint documented by two accountsWatauga County, NC
- Otter FallsShort trail in a town park with a signed parking areaWatauga County, NC
- Bear Creek FallsPartial guide: the final 0.2-mile descent has no trailSwain County, NC
- Ten Foot FallsRoadside view in the reopened Wilson Creek Gorge day use areaCaldwell County, NC
- North Harper Creek FallsNational forest trails; one creek crossingAvery County, NC
- Briefcase FallsPartial guide: bushwhack finish, hiker parking permission uncertain, storm damage unverifiedHenderson County, NC
- Upper Avery Creek FallsPartial guide: forest trail route described; vehicle access on FR 477 was limited and current status is unknownTransylvania County, NC
- Chasm FallsShort but difficult; creek crossing for the base viewMacon County, NC
- Boxcar FallsEstablished path with a river ford; distant view of a small fallsTransylvania County, NC
- Graybeard FallsPrivate conservation land open to hikers; blazed trailBuncombe County, NC
- Big Bearwallow FallsInformal roadside pullout and steep scramble pathTransylvania County, NC
- Whiteoak FallsNational forest; roadside parking and a very short pathMacon County, NC
- Nantahala CascadesRoadside parking; short steep pathMacon County, NC
- Jagged Rock FallsRoadside view near a forest road pull-offMacon County, NC
- The Cascades on NantahalaRoadside pull-off with a short paved pathMacon County, NC
- Camp Branch FallsRoadside view across the river documented; winter viewing recommendedMacon County, NC
- Rattlesnake FallsRoadside view from above; one-car pull-off; no path to the baseSwain County, NC
- Brooks Creek FallsRoadside waterfall on a gravel forest roadMacon County, NC
- Kalakaleskies FallsRoadside pullout; short path to the top of the fallsMacon County, NC
- Fowler Creek FallsPartial: wilderness trail then an extremely steep bushwhackJackson County, NC
- Buck Creek FallsPartial guide: obscured roadside view of a private waterfall; parking permission at the gate not confirmedMcDowell County, NC
- Shacktown FallsLocal park; short pathYadkin County, NC
- Thorps Creek FallsNational forest trail from a campgroundCaldwell County, NC
- Upper Glen Marie FallsPartial: this listing is probably the upper part of Glen Marie Falls; winter view onlyWatauga County, NC
- Lower Glen Marie FallsPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County, NC
- Bartram FallsNational forest trail with creek crossingsGraham County, NC
- Bent Field FallsShort path and deep river wade; low water onlyTransylvania County, NC
- Billy Branch FallsGated forest road and riverside trail; unmarked side path at the endTransylvania County, NC
- Buck Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail, steep bushwhack from a gated forest roadMacon County, NC
- Buckeye Creek FallsTown park trail; loop bridge out since September 2024, out-and-back worksWatauga County, NC
- Camp Branch FallsShort old-road walk from a gated forest roadMacon County, NC
- Upper Camp Branch FallsShort old-road walk in Nantahala National ForestMacon County, NC
- Chestnut FallsPartial guide: FR 140 closed for storm damage; long road walk and faint pathTransylvania County, NC
- Clawhammer FallsPartial guide: short off-trail finish and the FR 477 vehicle closure status is unverifiedTransylvania County, NC
- Coyote FallsShort unofficial path from a highway pullout; two firsthand sources agreeJackson County, NC
- Falling Water Branch FallsPartial guide: no built trail, steep overgrown grades, route uncertain after Helene, parking not formalizedYancey County, NC
- Granite FallsPartial guide: viewing platform exists but public access permission is unconfirmedCaldwell County, NC
- Handpole Branch FallsPartial: very difficult, trail ends above the fallsGraham County, NC
- Huntfish Sidekick FallsForest Service trail; side view and base of Sidekick Falls at the trail endAvery County, NC
- John Neal FallsForest road and unofficial logging road with six creek crossingsTransylvania County, NC
- Little Looking Glass FallsRoadside pullout; short steep pathsTransylvania County, NC
- Lower Dismal FallsUnmaintained trail with steep sections and a boulder climb at the endJackson County, NC
- Shot Pouch FallsShort walk on a gated forest roadMacon County, NC
- Tucker Creek FallsNational forest; steep bank and creek walkTransylvania County, NC
- Barbara FallsRoadside bushwhack; private land on the far bankTransylvania County, NC
- Nana FallsPartial guide: roadside view; no parking spot describedAshe County, NC
- Slate Rock Creek FallsPartial guide: road to the trailhead listed as closed after Hurricane HeleneHenderson County, NC
- Little East Fork FallsPartial: wilderness trail; sources give different distances to the fallsHaywood County, NC
- Pulliam Creek FallsPartial guide: the last stretch up Pulliam Creek and current game land access are not confirmedPolk County, NC
- Summey Cove FallsPartial: FS 140 closed for storm damage; view mostly blocked by treesTransylvania County, NC
- Caney Bottom FallsTrailside view on a Forest Service trail; no safe path to the baseTransylvania County, NC
- Katies FallsRoadside view of a waterfall on private landMacon County, NC
- Lower Satulah FallsDistant roadside view from an overlook; no access closerMacon County, NC
- Satulah FallsSafe stopping location unconfirmedMacon County, NC
- Flat Creek FallsPartial guide: trail reaches only the brink; no safe viewpoint and the park discourages visitsHaywood County, NC
- Verlie FallsRoadside waterfall with a pull-offGraham County, NC
- Burgan Creek FallsPublished route from a forest road gate with two easy creek crossingsGraham County, NC
- Little Wildcat FallsRoadside view; needs high waterHaywood County, NC
- Clear Creek FallsPartial: rough road and gate; permission not stated; lake route alternativeClay County, NC
- North Shoal Creek FallsPartial: no trail for the first part; short steep bushwhack on national forest landCherokee County, NC
- Upper Bubbling Spring Branch FallsNational forest; short creekside path with several crossingsHaywood County, NC
- Lower Bubbling Spring Branch FallsShort unofficial creekside path with crossingsHaywood County, NC
- Sweat Heifer CascadesNational park trails; 7.4-mile return with a long climb back; parking tag requiredSwain County, NC
- Walker Hollow FallsRoadside waterfall in Pisgah National ForestCaldwell County, NC
- Woodruff Branch FallsNational forest; roadside viewCaldwell County, NC
- Fishtop FallsPartial: short game land path; access road status after Helene unconfirmedPolk County, NC
- Sillers FallsShort path on a town greenwayPolk County, NC
- Chastine Creek FallsPartial guide: 2006 roadside account, private land on the lower road, parking unconfirmedJackson County, NC
- Fisher FallsTown park trail with free trailhead permit; trailside viewJackson County, NC
- High FallsWilderness trail; creek crossingsClay County, NC
- Double Branch FallsPartial guide: off trail approach with no path; most recent account is from 2017Transylvania County, NC
- Little Fall Branch FallsPartial: short informal path; exact spot not publishedHaywood County, NC
- Logging Road FallsEasy walk on a gated forest roadTransylvania County, NC
- Thunderhole FallsPartial guide: access road closed to vehicles; parking and full walking distance not confirmedCaldwell County, NC
- Whaleback FallsNational forest; short path and a steep scramble to the riverTransylvania County, NC
- Upper Middle Creek FallsShort path from a small highway pull-off to an overlookMacon County, NC
- Middle Creek FallsNational forest; unofficial path, very difficultMacon County, NC
- Dome FallsPartial: no trail; extremely difficult bushwhackMacon County, NC
- Pothole FallsRoadside bridge view; scramble to the baseMacon County, NC
- Chestnut Cove Branch FallsNational forest trails; wading for the viewAvery County, NC
- Long Branch FallsGated forest road walk with a short steep side path; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County, NC
- Joe Pack FallsPartial: off-trail river route; parking and distance not statedTransylvania County, NC
- Lower Middle Prong FallsPartial guide: steep off-trail finish; sources call this waterfall Middle Prong FallsHaywood County, NC
- Upper Middle Prong FallsPartial guide: route is to Middle Prong Falls as a whole; the exact upper drop is not identifiedHaywood County, NC
- Spring Creek FallsRoadside pullout; short path to a bluff viewMadison County, NC
- Bee Branch FallsNational forest trail plus a short off-trail sectionHenderson County, NC
- Kuykendall FallsLong forest-road walk and steep bushwhack; route from a 2014 trekTransylvania County, NC
- Sand Creek FallsForest road and overgrown path in Nantahala National ForestGraham County, NC
- Shuck Ridge Creek FallsLong Forest Service trail hike with a steep scramble to the baseTransylvania County, NC
- Tellico FallsNational forest old road; river ford requiredCherokee County, NC
- Upper Toms Spring FallsNational forest loop on a forest road and trailTransylvania County, NC
- Lower Balsam FallsUnofficial path with a creek crossing; difficultJackson County, NC
- Balsam FallsPublished route on national forest land; unofficial final pathJackson County, NC
- Lauren FallsDifficult unofficial creek paths from a Forest Service recreation areaJackson County, NC
- Upper Logging Road FallsNational forest; forest road then a short off-trail climbTransylvania County, NC
- Enloe Creek FallsPartial guide: the final quarter mile is off trail with no path, and which of two Enloe Creek falls the point marks is not confirmedSwain County, NC
- Yellow Patch FallsPartial guide: the last part is an off-trail descent near cliffsJackson County, NC
- Upper Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail with a wade across Gragg ProngAvery County, NC
- Middle Rockhouse Creek FallsPartial guide: 2014 description, no defined parking, steep informal pathTransylvania County, NC
- Lower Rockhouse Creek FallsRoadside view with a short path; very small pull-offTransylvania County, NC
- Bennett Cove FallsPublished route on national forest land; informal side pathsTransylvania County, NC
- Sunshine FallsGame land trail and extremely steep roped path to the riverPolk County, NC
- Cashiers Sliding RockShort trail from a small roadside lot at the Chattooga River bridgeJackson County, NC
- Naiad FallsBoat access only; private land at the fallsMacon County, NC
- Pinky FallsPartial guide: land trust preserve; exact pull-off and trail length not confirmedMacon County, NC
- Cody FallsPartial guide: Courthouse Creek Road is closed for storm damage and foot access on it is not confirmedTransylvania County, NC
- Bon Ami FallsPrivate mine attraction with roadside overlook; fee for the mine tourMitchell County, NC
- Moses Creek FallsUnsigned path with creek crossings; wade in high waterJackson County, NC
- Cherry Cove FallsDetailed firsthand route on unofficial paths from a Forest Service roadTransylvania County, NC
- No-Name Cove FallsSide path and faint path; scramble to the upper baseTransylvania County, NC
- Poundingmill Branch FallsForest road and unofficial path in Pisgah National ForestTransylvania County, NC
- Tanasee Creek FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; creek walk and wade described by one sourceJackson County, NC
- Norton FallsPartial guide: boat access only; launch point and parking not identifiedJackson County, NC
- Hidden FallsPartial guide: boat access only; marina parking and boating distance not publishedJackson County, NC
- Mill Creek FallsPartial: boat-only waterfall; launch point and current cruise details not confirmedJackson County, NC
- Highlands FallsDistant roadside view only; the falls itself is on private club landMacon County, NC
- Berry Branch FallsForest road walk then off-trail; final approach not described in detailHaywood County, NC
- Big Beartrap FallsDocumented wilderness approach; last half mile on a steep unofficial pathHaywood County, NC
- Key FallsPartial guide: private land, roadside view only, parking spot not confirmedTransylvania County, NC
- Hornet FallsPartial: unofficial paths and a creek-walk; 2017 report onlyTransylvania County, NC
- Merge Lane FallsPartial: unofficial paths; 2017 report onlyTransylvania County, NC
- Leatherwood FallsRoute and parking researchedClay County, NC
- Bald Springs FallsOff-trail bushwhack and creekwalk; access road gated after HeleneClay County, NC
- Rainforest FallsNational forest; bushwhack, creek walk and wadeClay County, NC
- Horseshoe FallsPartial: no trail to the falls; final approach is a steep bushwhackJackson County, NC
- Lower Cavern FallsPartial: overgrown old roads, two creek wades and a bushwhack; no trailJackson County, NC
- Lower Catawaba FallsNational forest trail; view from the trail onlyMcDowell County, NC
- Davids FallsNational forest trail; river crossings on the spurMcDowell County, NC
- Panacea FallsPartial guide: roadside view of private land; parking not identifiedWarren County, NC
- Cathedral FallsWilderness trails to a view across the riverBurke County, NC
- Rough Butt Creek FallsPartial: wet fords, faint path, and land status of the access drive not confirmedJackson County, NC
- Sugar Creek FallsNational forest old road; creek crossingJackson County, NC
- New Year's Creek CascadesPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County, NC
- Stick FallsNational forest; short bushwhack with a cliffMacon County, NC
- Upper Sugar Creek FallsPartial guide: informal flagged path; road status beyond the bridge not statedJackson County, NC
- Williamson Creek FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; private land and no parking spot describedTransylvania County, NC
- Bradley Creek FallsPartial guide: the last stretch is off trail with no marked path, and road access to the trailhead may be closedTransylvania County, NC
- Cane Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail, steep bushwhack from a gated forest roadMacon County, NC
- Herrin Knob FallsNational forest; short road walk then off-trail bushwhackJackson County, NC
- Jumping Fish FallsState park bridle trail; short walk to a creek fordHarnett County, NC
- Little Creek FallsPartial guide: steep bushwhack finish, parking spot not describedMacon County, NC
- Little River FallsPartial guide: final approach is a steep bushwhack near a dangerous cliff topBurke County, NC
- Lower Stick FallsPartial: short but steep bushwhack near cliffs; no trailMacon County, NC
- Moosejaw FallsPublic river land; riverside path and scrambleChatham County, NC
- Pulpit FallsPartial guide: private ministry land; access allowed per a visitor guide, owner policy not confirmedTransylvania County, NC
- Red Rock FallsPartial: FS 140 closed for storm damage; old unmaintained creekside pathTransylvania County, NC
- Bell Park FallsCounty park trail and stairs to an observation deckHenderson County, NC
- Walkingstick FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; private land and no parking spot describedMacon County, NC
- Upper Kiesee FallsPartial guide: the access road is closed and the path may have changed since loggingTransylvania County, NC
- Kiesee FallsPartial guide: access road closed for storm damage; bushwhack with an exposed rock faceTransylvania County, NC
- Little Beartrap FallsGated forest roads; view from the old road crossingHaywood County, NC
- Indian Camp Creek FallsNational forest; unmaintained path with creek fordsMacon County, NC
- Lower Chestnut FallsPartial guide: access road closed for storm damage; bushwhack and creek walkTransylvania County, NC
- Charley Bridge FallsRoadside falls with a very steep scramble to the base, one firsthand accountJackson County, NC
- Little Lost Cove FallsPartial: forest road walk, then a steep rough path with off-trail scramblingAvery County, NC
- Lower Laurel Fork FallsUnofficial creekside path with a rock ledge; short scramble to the creekTransylvania County, NC
- Pigeon Branch FallsPartial guide: off-trail route; the waterfall position is not publishedTransylvania County, NC
- Turtle Rock FallsPartial guide: informal route from one visitor description; parking not describedPolk County, NC
- Wolf Mountain FallsPartial: forest road, then a steep off-trail descentJackson County, NC
- Cover FallsNew land trust preserve trail opened June 2026; no dogsCherokee County, NC
- Short Creek FallsNational forest; short bushwhack up a creekMacon County, NC
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Recorded waterfall heights
- Toxaway FallsRoadside view from the US 64 bridge catwalks246 ft (75 m) · Transylvania County
- Big FallsPartial guide: unofficial trail, dangerous ford and scramble; parking and land permission details unconfirmed197 ft (60 m) · Transylvania County
- Wildcat FallsForest trail to a bridge at the falls197 ft (60 m) · Haywood County
- Wintergreen FallsState park trails, then a faint riverside path for the last half mile164 ft (50 m) · Transylvania County
- Boulderfield Falls164 ft (50 m) · Haywood County
- Shunkawauken FallsPrivate property; roadside view only148 ft (45 m) · Polk County
- Sky Falls148 ft (45 m) · Transylvania County
- Dismal FallsUnofficial, unmaintained route with ropes documented by two accounts; very strenuous131 ft (40 m) · Jackson County
- Rainbow FallsMarked trail from Gorges State Park; steep, popular hike128 ft (39 m) · Transylvania County
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Transylvania County 240
- 55MPH FallsTransylvania County
- Aggrandizement FallsTransylvania County
- Arrowhead FallsTransylvania County
- Auger Hole FallsTransylvania County
- Avery Creek FallsNational forest trail route documentedTransylvania County
- Avery FallsTransylvania County
- Bambi FallsTransylvania County
- Barbara FallsRoadside bushwhack; private land on the far bankTransylvania County
- Barnett Branch Trail FallsShort national forest trail walk to fallsTransylvania County
- Batson Creek FallsPublic park overlook; falls on private landTransylvania County
- Bear Canyon FallsState park trail then a very steep off-trail bushwhackTransylvania County
- Bearcamp Creek FallsPartial guide: route source is from 2006 and the match to this waterfall is probableTransylvania County
- Bearpen FallsTransylvania County
- Bedrock FallsTransylvania County
- Beetree Fork FallsDocumented road walk and bank scramble on national forest land33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County
- Bennett Cove FallsPublished route on national forest land; informal side pathsTransylvania County
- Bent Field FallsShort path and deep river wade; low water onlyTransylvania County
- Bernie's FallsDocumented unmarked route on national forest land; route finding neededTransylvania County
- Bestos FallsTransylvania County
- Big Bearpen FallsTransylvania County
- Big Bearwallow FallsInformal roadside pullout and steep scramble pathTransylvania County
- Big FallsPartial guide: unofficial trail, dangerous ford and scramble; parking and land permission details unconfirmed197 ft (60 m) · Transylvania County
- Big Hole FallsTransylvania County
- Billy Branch FallsGated forest road and riverside trail; unmarked side path at the endTransylvania County
- Bird Rock FallsPrivate land with permitted public access; short riverside path documented by two accountsTransylvania County
- Bluff FallsTransylvania County
- Boren Mill ShoalsTransylvania County
- Boushell FallsTransylvania County
- Boxcar FallsEstablished path with a river ford; distant view of a small fallsTransylvania County
- Bradley Creek FallsPartial guide: the last stretch is off trail with no marked path, and road access to the trailhead may be closedTransylvania County
- Bridal Veil FallsState forest roads and trail documented by two accounts; official road work noticeTransylvania County
- Bruce Knob FallsTransylvania County
- Buttermilk FallsTransylvania County
- Caney Bottom FallsTrailside view on a Forest Service trail; no safe path to the baseTransylvania County
- Cannon Creek FallsState forest trail; short walkTransylvania County
- Cathey's Creek FallsShort steep path from a forest road pullout; wading for the open viewTransylvania County
- Cedar Rock FallsEstablished Forest Service trail with an unsigned side path; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County
- Cedar Rock FallsTransylvania County
- Cherry Cove FallsDetailed firsthand route on unofficial paths from a Forest Service roadTransylvania County
- Chestnut FallsPartial guide: FR 140 closed for storm damage; long road walk and faint pathTransylvania County
- Christmas FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; faint path, bushwhack and wading in a state forestTransylvania County
- Chub Line FallsPartial: state park trail then an unmarked very steep descentTransylvania County
- Chute FallsTransylvania County
- Clawhammer FallsPartial guide: short off-trail finish and the FR 477 vehicle closure status is unverifiedTransylvania County
- Claypole Branch FallsTransylvania County
- Cleft FallsTransylvania County
- Cody FallsPartial guide: Courthouse Creek Road is closed for storm damage and foot access on it is not confirmedTransylvania County
- Connestee FallsCounty park boardwalk viewpoint; base closed to visitorsTransylvania County
- Corbin Creek FallsFee recreation area; maintained trail reaches only the lowest section of a long cascadeTransylvania County
- Courthouse FallsApproach road closed due to storm damage; no open parking-to-falls route verified.33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County
- Cove Creek FallsForest Service trails documented by two recent accountsTransylvania County
- Cradle FallsTransylvania County
- DEW FallsNational forest; very short walk from a roadside gateTransylvania County
- Dana FallsTransylvania County
- Deep Ford FallsTransylvania County
- Democrat Canyon FallsTransylvania County
- Devil's Canyon FallsTransylvania County
- Diamond Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Discovery FallsNational forest; forest road and unofficial pathTransylvania County
- Double Branch FallsPartial guide: off trail approach with no path; most recent account is from 2017Transylvania County
- Double Drop FallsPartial guide: trail to the area, then an unmarked off-trail descentTransylvania County
- Dove FallsTransylvania County
- Drift FallsPublic trail to a boundary view; falls on private land33 ft (10 m) · Transylvania County
- Dunns Rock FallsTransylvania County
- East Fork FallsVery short path from a small state forest pulloutTransylvania County
- Eastatoe FallsTransylvania County
- Eel Line FallsTransylvania County
- Elmo FallsTransylvania County
- Emily's CascadeTransylvania County
- Entrance FallsTransylvania County
- Exit FallsTransylvania County
- Fawn Branch FallsTransylvania County
- First FallsTransylvania County
- French Broad FallsPrivate land with permitted public access; short path documented by three accountsTransylvania County
- Frozen Creek ShoalsTransylvania County
- Gemini FallsPartial guide: unofficial path then a difficult trail-less climb; experienced off-trail hikers onlyTransylvania County
- Glen Cannon FallsTransylvania County
- Glencannon FallsTransylvania County
- Grace FallsTransylvania County
- Grassy Creek FallsPartial: state forest road walk; final turn to the falls not describedTransylvania County
- Graveley FallsState forest old-road walk; two firsthand sources agree, roadside parking onlyTransylvania County
- Great FallsTransylvania County
- Grogan Creek FallsForest Service trails with a short scramble; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County
- Hen Tail FallsTransylvania County
- Hidden Dome FallsNational forest; river ford and off-trail route, very difficultTransylvania County
- Hidden FallsTransylvania County
- High FallsState forest trail; short walk to overlookTransylvania County
- High FallsGated old road and unofficial side trail; river wade for the best view49 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County
- High FallsPartial guide: unofficial path and river wade; trail beyond Billy Branch not checked since HeleneTransylvania County
- Hilliard FallsLong backcountry trail hike; about 12 miles returnTransylvania County
- Hooker FallsShort graded trail in DuPont State Recreational ForestTransylvania County
- Hornet FallsPartial: unofficial paths and a creek-walk; 2017 report onlyTransylvania County
- Indian Branch FallsTransylvania County
- Indian Camp Branch FallsTransylvania County
- Indian Camp FallsPartial: state park trails, a creek ford and an unmeasured bushwhack; no published distanceTransylvania County
- Indian Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Indian Ford Falls98 ft (30 m) · Transylvania County
- Jenn's FallsPartial guide: final approach is off trail and described by one firsthand sourceTransylvania County
- Joe Pack FallsPartial: off-trail river route; parking and distance not statedTransylvania County
- John Fisher FallsTransylvania County
- John Neal FallsForest road and unofficial logging road with six creek crossingsTransylvania County
- John's JumpShort unofficial path from a roadside pull-off; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County
- Johnnies Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Justus Cove FallsTransylvania County
- Key FallsPartial guide: private land, roadside view only, parking spot not confirmedTransylvania County
- Kiesee FallsPartial guide: access road closed for storm damage; bushwhack with an exposed rock faceTransylvania County
- King Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Kuykendall FallsLong forest-road walk and steep bushwhack; route from a 2014 trekTransylvania County
- Lamance Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Land Bridge FallsTransylvania County
- Laughing FallsPartial guide: informal parking at gates, no trail to the base, private land beyondTransylvania County
- Laurel Fork FallsPartial: no trail for the last half mile; difficult bushwhack52 ft (16 m) · Transylvania County
- Lemon FallsRoadside pullout and short steep scrambleTransylvania County
- Little Barnett Branch Trail FallsPartial: maintained trail; the sources do not name this upper fallsTransylvania County
- Little Deep Ford FallsTransylvania County
- Little FallsTransylvania County
- Little Looking Glass FallsRoadside pullout; short steep pathsTransylvania County
- Little Moore Cove FallsNational forest trail and short informal side path; post-Helene condition unverified26 ft (8 m) · Transylvania County
- Log Hollow FallsGated forest road walk; easyTransylvania County
- Logging Road FallsEasy walk on a gated forest roadTransylvania County
- Long Branch FallsGated forest road walk with a short steep side path; two firsthand sources agreeTransylvania County
- Looking Glass FallsResearched visit notes59 ft (18 m) · Transylvania County
- Lovers FallsTransylvania County
- Lower Bearwallow FallsPartial guide: no trail for the final descent; park position on access unclearTransylvania County
- Lower Chestnut FallsPartial guide: access road closed for storm damage; bushwhack and creek walkTransylvania County
- Lower Indian Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Lower Laurel Fork FallsUnofficial creekside path with a rock ledge; short scramble to the creekTransylvania County
- Lower Rockhouse Creek FallsRoadside view with a short path; very small pull-offTransylvania County
- Lower Slick Rock FallsNational forest; short informal pathTransylvania County
- Lower Thompson Ridge FallsTransylvania County
- Luner FallsTransylvania County
- Maidenhair FallsTransylvania County
- Maple Spring Branch FallsPartial guide: faint unofficial descent and scramble from the trailTransylvania County
- McCall Mill ShoalsTransylvania County
- Merge Lane FallsPartial: unofficial paths; 2017 report onlyTransylvania County
- Merry FallsRoadside waterfall in a state forest; very limited parkingTransylvania County
- Middle Batson Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Middle Indian Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Middle Rockhouse Creek FallsPartial guide: 2014 description, no defined parking, steep informal pathTransylvania County
- Mill Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Mill ShoalsTransylvania County
- Miller FallsTransylvania County
- Moore Cove FallsResearched visit notes49 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County
- Mossy Cave FallsTransylvania County
- Mystery FallsTransylvania County
- Nasty FallsPartial guide: no trail; creek walk, informal parking, distance not publishedTransylvania County
- No-Name Cove FallsSide path and faint path; scramble to the upper baseTransylvania County
- Paris FallsTransylvania County
- Paw Paw FallsPartial guide: off-trail route only loosely described and the exact waterfall position is not publishedTransylvania County
- Phillips FallsTransylvania County
- Pigeon Branch FallsPartial guide: off-trail route; the waterfall position is not publishedTransylvania County
- Plaid FallsTransylvania County
- Pounding Mill FallsTransylvania County
- Poundingmill Branch FallsForest road and unofficial path in Pisgah National ForestTransylvania County
- Powerline FallsTransylvania County
- Pulpit FallsPartial guide: private ministry land; access allowed per a visitor guide, owner policy not confirmedTransylvania County
- Rainbow FallsMarked trail from Gorges State Park; steep, popular hike128 ft (39 m) · Transylvania County
- Red Rock FallsPartial: FS 140 closed for storm damage; old unmaintained creekside pathTransylvania County
- Reece Place FallsState forest trail and old roads; creek crossing near the fallsTransylvania County
- Reid Branch FallsNational forest old road; steep side path20 ft (6 m) · Transylvania County
- Revels Prong FallsTransylvania County
- Rhododendron FallsTransylvania County
- Rich FallsOld logging road, river wade and very steep side pathTransylvania County
- Rock Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Rockhouse FallsTransylvania County
- Rooster Tail FallsTransylvania County
- Rudis FallsTransylvania County
- Sassafras Knob FallsTransylvania County
- Saxifrage FallsTransylvania County
- Second FallsTransylvania County
- Shangri-La FallsTransylvania County
Shoal Creek FallsTransylvania County- Shuck Ridge Creek FallsLong Forest Service trail hike with a steep scramble to the baseTransylvania County
- Sidepocket FallsPartial guide: rough unmaintained path below Stairway Falls; route last described in detail in 200349 ft (15 m) · Transylvania County
- Silver Ribbon FallsTransylvania County
- Simon FallsNational forest old road; river ford requiredTransylvania County
- Sitton Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Sky Falls148 ft (45 m) · Transylvania County
- Slick Rock FallsPossible road-access closure: confirm FS 475B access and parking before visiting.Transylvania County
- Sliding RockSource-reviewed route and parkingTransylvania County
- Slippery Witch FallsTransylvania County
- Spice Cove FallsTransylvania County
- Split Rock FallsPartial: state park trails, a creek ford and a bushwhackTransylvania County
- Split Rock FallsTransylvania County
- Stair Step FallsTransylvania County
- Stairway FallsState park trailhead; unofficial side path in the national forest39 ft (12 m) · Transylvania County
- Standing Stone FallsTransylvania County
- Standing Up Rock FallsTransylvania County
- Step Around FallsTransylvania County
- Stick Biscuit FallsTransylvania County
- Stillhouse FallsTransylvania County
- Summey Cove FallsPartial: FS 140 closed for storm damage; view mostly blocked by treesTransylvania County
- Sutton FallsTransylvania County
- Taper FallsTransylvania County
- Teds FallsTransylvania County
- The ShoalsTransylvania County
- Toms Spring FallsNational forest gated road; easy walkTransylvania County
- Toxaway FallsRoadside view from the US 64 bridge catwalks246 ft (75 m) · Transylvania County
- Toxaway ShoalsTransylvania County
- Tranquility FallsTransylvania County
- Transylvania FallsTransylvania County
- Triple FallsShort popular trail in DuPont State Recreational ForestTransylvania County
- Tucker Creek FallsNational forest; steep bank and creek walkTransylvania County
- Tumblin' Fun FallsTransylvania County
- Turtleback FallsState park trailhead; national forest trail13 ft (4 m) · Transylvania County
- Twin Boulder FallsLong national forest hike; last half mile on an unofficial path66 ft (20 m) · Transylvania County
- Twin FallsPartial guide: private land; only a view of the top from a public road bridge; no parking describedTransylvania County
- Twin FallsPartial guide: off-trail route with a rope descent; park approval of the route not confirmed16 ft (5 m) · Transylvania County
- Twin FallsPartial: forest trail documented; road gate status near the trailhead not confirmedTransylvania County
- Unmentionable FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Avery Creek FallsPartial guide: forest trail route described; vehicle access on FR 477 was limited and current status is unknownTransylvania County
- Upper Batson Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Bearwallow FallsState park trail; short steep walk to an overlook98 ft (30 m) · Transylvania County
- Upper Beetree Fork FallsShort road walk and bank scramble from a national forest pull-offTransylvania County
- Upper Cedar Rock FallsNational forest trail with a short scramble at the endTransylvania County
- Upper Courthouse FallsPartial guide: Courthouse Creek Road is closed to vehicles, so the walk is about 4 miles each wayTransylvania County
- Upper Indian Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Kiesee FallsPartial guide: the access road is closed and the path may have changed since loggingTransylvania County
- Upper Little Moore Cove FallsPartial guide: off-trail Class III bushwhack on an unofficial path beyond the Forest Service trailTransylvania County
- Upper Log Hollow FallsForest road walk and steep side path in Pisgah National ForestTransylvania County
- Upper Logging Road FallsNational forest; forest road then a short off-trail climbTransylvania County
- Upper Maple Spring Branch FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Mill ShoalsTransylvania County
Upper Moore Cove FallsTransylvania County- Upper Rockhouse Creek FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Rockyface FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Thompson Ridge FallsTransylvania County
- Upper Toms Spring FallsNational forest loop on a forest road and trailTransylvania County
- Upper Whitewater FallsResearched visit notes410 ft (125 m) · Transylvania County
- Upper Wintergreen FallsPartial guide: the last part is a long off-trail route that needs navigation skills66 ft (20 m) · Transylvania County
- Waddle Branch FallsTransylvania County
- Warrior FallsTransylvania County
- Whaleback FallsNational forest; short path and a steep scramble to the riverTransylvania County
- White Owl FallsShort roadside scramble path in national forest; wade for the best view13 ft (4 m) · Transylvania County
- Whitetail FallsTransylvania County
- Whitmire FallsTransylvania County
- William FallsTransylvania County
- Williamson Creek FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; private land and no parking spot describedTransylvania County
- Windy FallsPartial guide: unofficial route to the top of a dangerous falls; trail name not in the current park trail list197 ft (60 m) · Transylvania County
- Wintergreen FallsState park trails, then a faint riverside path for the last half mile164 ft (50 m) · Transylvania County
Jackson County 144
- 10,000 Trillium FallsJackson County
- Anvil Horn FallsJackson County
- Aunt Sallys Falls33 ft (10 m) · Jackson County
- Balsam FallsPublished route on national forest land; unofficial final pathJackson County
- Banded Rock FallsJackson County
- Bearwallow FallsJackson County
- Betsy FallsJackson County
- Big Branch FallsJackson County
- Big Falls of Beechflat CreekJackson County
- Big Ledge FallsJackson County
- Big Pisgah FallsJackson County
- Bonas Defeat FallsJackson County
- Breakbone FallsJackson County
- Carlton FallsForest Service trails then an unofficial path, documented by two accountsJackson County
- Cashiers Sliding RockShort trail from a small roadside lot at the Chattooga River bridgeJackson County
- Catamount FallsJackson County
- Cathey Gap FallsJackson County
- Cavern FallsPartial: old road with wades, then a steep bushwhack with no trailJackson County
- Charley Bridge FallsRoadside falls with a very steep scramble to the base, one firsthand accountJackson County
- Charley Creek FallsJackson County
- Charlie FallsJackson County
- Chastine Creek FallsPartial guide: 2006 roadside account, private land on the lower road, parking unconfirmedJackson County
- Confluence FallsJackson County
- Coolidge FallsJackson County
- Corkscrew FallsJackson County
- Coyote FallsShort unofficial path from a highway pullout; two firsthand sources agreeJackson County
- Cullowhee Creek FallsJackson County
- Dark Hollow FallsJackson County
- Diamond FallsJackson County
- Dill FallsShort old-road walk from a seasonal forest road; three firsthand sources agreeJackson County
- Dismal FallsUnofficial, unmaintained route with ropes documented by two accounts; very strenuous131 ft (40 m) · Jackson County
- Doe Branch FallsJackson County
- Doghobble FallsJackson County
- Dryland Laurel Branch FallsJackson County
- Elbow FallsPanthertown trails and a defined side path from the Cold Mountain Gap accessJackson County
- FR89 FallsJackson County
- Fairfield FallsJackson County
- First FallsJackson County
- Fisher FallsTown park trail with free trailhead permit; trailside viewJackson County
- Flat Creek FallsJackson County
- Fowler Creek FallsPartial: wilderness trail then an extremely steep bushwhackJackson County
- Frolictown FallsMarked Panthertown trails from the Salt Rock Gap accessJackson County
- Fulfillment FallsJackson County
- Gage Creek FallsShort old-road walk documented by one firsthand source with GPSJackson County
- Gina FallsPartial guide: no trail to the falls, difficult bushwhack from the West Fork TrailJackson County
- Gladie Creek FallsJackson County
- Glassyrock Creek FallsJackson County
- Grandmas Kitchen FallsJackson County
- Granny Burrell FallsWest-entrance route and parking researchedJackson County
- Grassy Creek FallsJackson County
- Great FallsJackson County
- Greenland Creek FallsMarked Panthertown trails from the Cold Mountain Gap accessJackson County
- Halfway FallsJackson County
- Hatcher FallsPartial guide: distant view only from an unofficial trail on private land; the falls are on private property33 ft (10 m) · Jackson County
- Havilah FallsJackson County
- Herrin Knob FallsNational forest; short road walk then off-trail bushwhackJackson County
- Hidden FallsPartial guide: boat access only; marina parking and boating distance not publishedJackson County
- High FallsBuilt trail with stairs from Pines Recreation Area; flow depends on dam releases98 ft (30 m) · Jackson County
- Horseshoe FallsPartial: no trail to the falls; final approach is a steep bushwhackJackson County
- Hurricane FallsJackson County
- Jawbone FallsNamed national forest trails, then a short informal path to the baseJackson County
- Julie FallsJackson County
- Laurel Blossom FallsJackson County
- Laurel FallsJackson County
- Lauren FallsDifficult unofficial creek paths from a Forest Service recreation areaJackson County
- Lichen FallsPartial guide: river wade with no trail; location given by description onlyJackson County
- Lower Abbs Creek FallsJackson County
- Lower Bald Knob FallsJackson County
- Lower Balsam FallsUnofficial path with a creek crossing; difficultJackson County
- Lower Bearwallow FallsJackson County
- Lower Buff Creek FallsJackson County
- Lower Cavern FallsPartial: overgrown old roads, two creek wades and a bushwhack; no trailJackson County
- Lower Dismal FallsUnmaintained trail with steep sections and a boulder climb at the endJackson County
- Lower Rhapsodie FallsUnmaintained trail with a river rock hopJackson County
- Lower Rockyface FallsJackson County
- Lower Scotsman Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail below Scotsman Falls; wading and bushwhacking from 2005 directionsJackson County
- Mac's FallsNational forest trail; short side pathJackson County
- Maidenhair FallsJackson County
- Middle Cold Creek FallsJackson County
- Mill Creek FallsPartial: boat-only waterfall; launch point and current cruise details not confirmedJackson County
- Moses Creek FallsUnsigned path with creek crossings; wade in high waterJackson County
- Mount Toxaway FallsJackson County
- Narrows FallsJackson County
- Nellies FallsUnofficial trail with creek crossingsJackson County
- Noisy FallsJackson County
- Norton FallsPartial guide: boat access only; launch point and parking not identifiedJackson County
- Onion Cliff FallsJackson County
- Onion FallsJackson County
- Packs FallsJackson County
- Panthertown Creek FallsPartial guide: the last section is an off-trail bushwhack with no pathJackson County
- Paradise FallsNational forest; steep unofficial paths and dam-controlled flowJackson County
- Parker Creek FallsJackson County
- Patricia FallsDifficult unofficial creek paths from a Forest Service recreation areaJackson County
- Piney Mountain FallsJackson County
- Pittypat FallsJackson County
- Pleasant Grove Church FallsJackson County
- Portage Left FallsJackson County
- Pothole FallsShort backcountry trail from Cold Mountain GapJackson County
- Rainbow FallsJackson County
- Raven Rock FallsJackson County
- Red Butt FallsNational forest trails; short unofficial path and scrambleJackson County
- Rhapsodie FallsUnmaintained but obvious path with a river crossing and a very steep climb66 ft (20 m) · Jackson County
- Riding Ford FallsBackcountry trail route from Cold Mountain GapJackson County
Robinson Creek FallsJackson County- Rocky Knob FallsJackson County
- Rough Butt Creek FallsPartial: wet fords, faint path, and land status of the access drive not confirmedJackson County
- Roy Taylor FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; final approach is a short bushwhack described by one sourceJackson County
- Schoolhouse FallsNational forest trailsJackson County
- Scotsman Creek FallsPartial: no real trail; very steep unofficial path from the roadJackson County
- Shower FallsPartial guide: roadside view of private land; almost no parkingJackson County
- Silver Run FallsResearched walking route26 ft (8 m) · Jackson County
- Silver Slip FallsJackson County
- Slatten FallsJackson County
- Sleepy Hollow FallsJackson County
- Slickens Creek FallsJackson County
- Soco FallsShort marked trail from the new EBCI parking areaJackson County
- Sols Creek FallsPartial guide: falls on private land; legal view only by boat from Bear Creek LakeJackson County
- Sugar Creek FallsNational forest old road; creek crossingJackson County
- Tanasee Creek FallsPartial guide: no maintained trail; creek walk and wade described by one sourceJackson County
- Tiger Rock FallsJackson County
- Tributary Three FallsJackson County
- Tuckasegee River FallsJackson County
- Twin FallsJackson County
- Twin FallsJackson County
- Upper Abbs Creek FallsJackson County
- Upper Bald Knob FallsJackson County
- Upper Buff Creek FallsPartial guide: long unmarked route with an off-trail finish; current conditions unknownJackson County
- Upper Dill FallsShort steep path from the end of a seasonal forest roadJackson County
- Upper Scotsman Creek FallsNational forest; roadside parking and a short off-trail descentJackson County
- Upper Silver Run FallsShort trail, then a steep root climb and informal pathJackson County
- Upper Sols Creek FallsPartial guide: unofficial path, and land ownership along the first part of the path is not confirmedJackson County
- Upper Sugar Creek FallsPartial guide: informal flagged path; road status beyond the bridge not statedJackson County
- Upper Wolf Mountain FallsJackson County
Verde FallsJackson County- Warden FallsForest trails, then a steep scramble path to the baseJackson County
- Washington Creek FallsJackson County
- Wheelchair Accessable FallsJackson County
- Wilderness FallsWest-entrance route; old Salt Rock shortcut closedJackson County
- Will FallsJackson County
- Wolf Creek FallsJackson County
- Wolf Mountain FallsPartial: forest road, then a steep off-trail descentJackson County
- Woodfin CascadesBlue Ridge Parkway overlook; roadside view and short scrambleJackson County
- Woodfin FallsJackson County
- Yellow Patch FallsPartial guide: the last part is an off-trail descent near cliffsJackson County
Macon County 59
- Big Laurel FallsTrailhead parking identified; seasonal road closure appliesMacon County
- Blue Valley FallsMacon County
- Bridal Veil FallsPull-off verified; pedestrian approach unspecified60 ft (18.3 m) · Macon County
- Brooks Creek FallsRoadside waterfall on a gravel forest roadMacon County
- Buck Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail, steep bushwhack from a gated forest roadMacon County
- Camp Branch FallsRoadside view across the river documented; winter viewing recommendedMacon County
- Camp Branch FallsShort old-road walk from a gated forest roadMacon County
- Cane Creek FallsPartial guide: no trail, steep bushwhack from a gated forest roadMacon County
- Catstairs FallsMacon County
- Chasm FallsShort but difficult; creek crossing for the base viewMacon County
- Crawford Cove FallsMacon County
- Crow Creek FallsMacon County
- Cullasaja FallsRoadside viewpoint on a dangerous highway pullout documented by two accounts and the Forest ServiceMacon County
- Dome FallsPartial: no trail; extremely difficult bushwhackMacon County
- Dry FallsResearched visit notesMacon County
- Factory Branch FallsMacon County
- Glen FallsParking and overlook approach researchedMacon County
- Highlands FallsDistant roadside view only; the falls itself is on private club landMacon County
- Indian Camp Creek FallsNational forest; unmaintained path with creek fordsMacon County
- Jagged Rock FallsRoadside view near a forest road pull-offMacon County
- Kalakaleskies FallsRoadside pullout; short path to the top of the fallsMacon County
- Katies FallsRoadside view of a waterfall on private landMacon County
- Kindling FallsMacon County
- Laurel FallsMacon County
- Laurel FallsMacon County
- Little Creek FallsPartial guide: steep bushwhack finish, parking spot not describedMacon County
- Lower Satulah FallsDistant roadside view from an overlook; no access closerMacon County
- Lower Serenity FallsMacon County
- Lower Stick FallsPartial: short but steep bushwhack near cliffs; no trailMacon County
- Middle Creek FallsNational forest; unofficial path, very difficultMacon County
- Mooney FallsResearched visit notesMacon County
- Naiad FallsBoat access only; private land at the fallsMacon County
- Nantahala CascadesRoadside parking; short steep pathMacon County
- Nelsons FallsMacon County
- Picklesimer Rock House FallsEasy walk on a gated forest road in Nantahala National ForestMacon County
- Pinkerton Pool FallsMacon County
- Pinky FallsPartial guide: land trust preserve; exact pull-off and trail length not confirmedMacon County
- Pothole FallsRoadside bridge view; scramble to the baseMacon County
- Quarry FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingMacon County
- Ranger FallsNational forest trail in a fee recreation areaMacon County
- Ray Cove FallsVery short walk on the Bartram TrailMacon County
- Rufus Morgan WaterfallNational forest loop trail; seasonal forest road60 ft (18.3 m) · Macon County
- Satulah FallsSafe stopping location unconfirmedMacon County
- Scandin FallsSteep, dangerous path from a tiny highway pulloutMacon County
- Secret FallsForest Service trail with steps to the base; road gated in winterMacon County
- Sequoah FallsRoadside view of a dam spillwayMacon County
- Serenity FallsMacon County
- Short Creek FallsNational forest; short bushwhack up a creekMacon County
- Shot Pouch FallsShort walk on a gated forest roadMacon County
- Shut In FallsMacon County
- Skitty Creek FallsMacon County
- Slick Stick FallsPartial guide: no trail; bushwhack and creekwalk onlyMacon County
- Stick FallsNational forest; short bushwhack with a cliffMacon County
- The Cascades on NantahalaRoadside pull-off with a short paved pathMacon County
- Upper Camp Branch FallsShort old-road walk in Nantahala National ForestMacon County
- Upper Crow Creek FallsMacon County
- Upper Middle Creek FallsShort path from a small highway pull-off to an overlookMacon County
- Walkingstick FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; private land and no parking spot describedMacon County
- Whiteoak FallsNational forest; roadside parking and a very short pathMacon County
Haywood County 50
- Alyssa FallsHaywood County
- Berry Branch FallsForest road walk then off-trail; final approach not described in detailHaywood County
- Big Beartrap FallsDocumented wilderness approach; last half mile on a steep unofficial pathHaywood County
- Boomer Inn FallsHaywood County
- Boulderfield Falls164 ft (50 m) · Haywood County
- Bubbling Spring Branch CascadesShort roadside scramble documented by two firsthand sourcesHaywood County
- Buckeye FallsPartial: wilderness trail then an off-trail creek walk66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County
- Bullpen Cove FallsHaywood County
- Campbell Creek FallsHaywood County
- Dark Prong FallsHaywood County
- Flat Creek FallsPartial guide: trail reaches only the brink; no safe viewpoint and the park discourages visitsHaywood County
- GPS FallsHaywood County
- Gunter Fork CascadesPartial: route closed beyond Mouse Creek Falls by storm damage; long park trail with a deep fordHaywood County
- Gunter Fork FallsHaywood County
- Ivestor Ridge FallsHaywood County
- Little Beartrap FallsGated forest roads; view from the old road crossingHaywood County
- Little Bird FallsWilderness path; very short walk from NC 215Haywood County
- Little East Fork FallsPartial: wilderness trail; sources give different distances to the fallsHaywood County
- Little Fall Branch FallsPartial: short informal path; exact spot not publishedHaywood County
- Little Sam FallsHaywood County
- Little Wildcat FallsRoadside view; needs high waterHaywood County
- Lower Bubbling Spring Branch FallsShort unofficial creekside path with crossingsHaywood County
- Lower Greasy Cove FallsHaywood County
- Lower Middle Prong FallsPartial guide: steep off-trail finish; sources call this waterfall Middle Prong FallsHaywood County
- Lower Sam Branch FallsNational forest; short scramble path across a landslideHaywood County
- Lower Wildcat FallsNational forest; steep off-trail descent and river crossing39 ft (12 m) · Haywood County
- Lyn Lowry FallsHaywood County
- Middle Wildcat FallsHaywood County
- Mount Hardy FallsUnblazed wilderness trail and short bushwhack; needs high water98 ft (30 m) · Haywood County
- Mouse Creek FallsNational park trail; easy walk; parking tag requiredHaywood County
- Plott Hound FallsHaywood County
- Sam Branch FallsPartial guide: no trail; roadside shoulder parking; creek walk for experienced hikers only66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County
- Second FallsResearched visit notes66 ft (20 m) · Haywood County
- Serpentine FallsHaywood County
- Sheephead FallsHaywood County
- Skinny Dip FallsShort trail from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook; creek crossing without a bridgeHaywood County
- Split FallsHaywood County
- Sunburst FallsRoadside view from an NC 215 pullout in Pisgah National ForestHaywood County
- Upper Bubbling Spring Branch FallsNational forest; short creekside path with several crossingsHaywood County
- Upper Buckeye FallsHaywood County
- Upper Dark Prong FallsHaywood County
- Upper FallsNational forest trails from Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks; busy area49 ft (15 m) · Haywood County
- Upper Greasy Cove FallsHaywood County
- Upper Middle Prong FallsPartial guide: route is to Middle Prong Falls as a whole; the exact upper drop is not identifiedHaywood County
- Upper Mouse Creek FallsHaywood County
- Wash Hollow FallsShort path with a creek crossing from a highway pull-off49 ft (15 m) · Haywood County
- Waterfalls of Flat Laurel CreekPartial: trail to the cascades documented; which cascade this listing marks is not confirmedHaywood County
- West Prong Mouse Creek FallsHaywood County
- Wildcat FallsForest trail to a bridge at the falls197 ft (60 m) · Haywood County
- Yellowstone FallsNational forest trails, then a steep scramble path; base not recommended98 ft (30 m) · Haywood County
Swain County 42
- Aiken Branch FallsSwain County
- Alarka FallsPartial guide: parking is a road-end turnaround beside a private drive; parking permission unconfirmedSwain County
- Batsaw Branch FallsSwain County
- Bear Creek FallsPartial guide: the final 0.2-mile descent has no trailSwain County
- Big Boy FallsSwain County
- Big Rock FallsSwain County
- Bird FallsSwain County
- Bluet FallsSwain County
- Buckshot FallsSwain County
- Chasteen Creek CascadeNational Park Service route, distance and parking rules documentedSwain County
- Cliff Branch FallsRoadside view on Newfound Gap Road with a narrow pulloutSwain County
- Enloe Creek FallsPartial guide: the final quarter mile is off trail with no path, and which of two Enloe Creek falls the point marks is not confirmedSwain County
- Fountain Branch FallsSwain County
- Grassy Branch FallsSwain County
- Great Blue Heron FallsSwain County
- Hazel Creek CascadesSwain County
- Hitchin Post FallsSwain County
- Indian Creek FallsOfficial park trail; parking tag required11 ft (3.5 m) · Swain County
- Island Slide FallsSwain County
- J. Johnson FallsSwain County
- Jonas Creek FallsSwain County
- Judy Branch FallsSwain County
- Juney Whank FallsOfficial park trail; parking tag requiredSwain County
- Little Creek FallsNational park trails; long day hike; parking tag requiredSwain County
- Lower Enloe Creek FallsSwain County
- Mingo FallsResearched visit notesAbout 120 ft · Swain County
- Nantahala FallsShort walk to a riverside view at an outfitter; main deck reservedSwain County
- Pothole FallsSwain County
- Rattlesnake FallsRoadside view from above; one-car pull-off; no path to the baseSwain County
- Raven FallsSwain County
- Rock Slab FallsNational park trails; strenuous 6-mile return; parking tag requiredSwain County
- Steeltrap Creek FallsSwain County
- Sweat Heifer CascadesNational park trails; 7.4-mile return with a long climb back; parking tag requiredSwain County
- Taywa Creek CascadeSwain County
- The FallsSwain County
- Tom Branch FallsEasy national park trail; parking tag required49 ft (15 m) · Swain County
- Townhouse FallsPartial guide: no turn-by-turn route; parking permission and railroad tunnel access not confirmedSwain County
- Twentymile Creek CascadeOfficial national park route; parking tag requiredSwain County
- Upper Bear Creek FallsPartial: long park trail, then a steep off-trail descent to the fallsSwain County
- Wesser FallsSwain County
- Whitewater Branch FallsSwain County
- Yanu Branch CascadeSwain County
Burke County 32
- 4x4 FallsBurke County
- Beverly Hillbilly FallsNational forest trail then a creek walk; exact location not confirmed by a sourceBurke County
Big Bear FallsBurke County- Brushy Ridge FallsWilderness trails to a river-bend campsite view; difficultBurke County
- Buck Creek FallsBurke County
- Burnthouse Branch FallsPartial guide: the access trail is on the Forest Service Helene closure listBurke County
- Cathedral FallsWilderness trails to a view across the riverBurke County
- Duggers Creek FallsShort Park Service trail from the Linville Falls lot; Helene trail closures in the area notedBurke County
- Gingercake Creek FallsBurke County
- Goliath Falls118 ft (36 m) · Burke County
- High Shoals FallsBurke County
- Linville FallsResearched visit notesBurke County
- Little River FallsPartial guide: final approach is a steep bushwhack near a dangerous cliff topBurke County
- Lower Raven Cliff FallsBurke County
- MIddle Raven Cliff FallsBurke County
- McGalliard FallsTown park with a short path; listed hours 8 AM to 8 PMBurke County
- Mossy Chute FallsBurke County
- Mossy Ledge FallsBurke County
- Newt FallsPartial: forest road closed to cars; parking at the closure not confirmed; difficult descentBurke County
- Orange Rock FallsBurke County
- Rip Breeches FallsBurke County
- Ripshin Branch FallsBurke County
- Shoal Creek FallsBurke County
- Steels Creek FallsNational forest trail; creek crossing and steep scramble to the viewBurke County
- Teacups FallsPartial guide: exact waterfall and total distance not confirmed; creek wade and scramblesBurke County
- Upper Creek FallsRoute and parking documented; secondary route details attributed98 ft (30 m) · Burke County
- Upper High Shoals FallsBurke County
- Upper Linville FallsBlue Ridge Parkway trail to an overlook; some nearby trails closedBurke County
- Upper Raven Cliff Falls46 ft (14 m) · Burke County
- Upper Shoal Creek FallsBurke County
- Upper Steels Creek FallsPartial: forest road closed to vehicles; walk-in parking not describedBurke County
- Zig Zag FallsBurke County
Polk County 26
- Big Bradley FallsWritten approval required; trail organization reports Helene closure75 ft (23 m) · Polk County
- Big Fall Creek FallsPolk County
- Bradley Cooper FallsPolk County
- Cavern FallsPolk County
- Emily FallsGame land trail; short easy walkPolk County
- Fishtop FallsPartial: short game land path; access road status after Helene unconfirmedPolk County
- Fungi FallsPartial guide: permission to walk the gated road past private land is unconfirmed; no trail; post-storm status unknownPolk County
- Game Land FallsPolk County
- Green Grotto FallsPolk County
- Hemlock ShoalsPolk County
- Little Bradley FallsPolk Trails marks the trail open; creek crossings required.49 ft (15 m) · Polk County
- Loobie FallsPolk County
- Lower Cavern FallsPolk County
- Lower Horse Creek FallsPolk County
- Marilou Bradley FallsPartial: pre-Helene route; access road under repairPolk County
- Melrose FallsPartial guide: open trail, but road access affected by the US 176 closurePolk County
- Milton Bradley FallsPartial: access road closed after Helene; route documented before the stormPolk County
- Pearson's FallsAdvance reservation required89 ft (27 m) · Polk County
- Pulliam Creek FallsPartial guide: the last stretch up Pulliam Creek and current game land access are not confirmedPolk County
- Rainy FallsPolk County
- Shunkawauken FallsPrivate property; roadside view only148 ft (45 m) · Polk County
- Sillers FallsShort path on a town greenwayPolk County
- Stairstep FallsGame land trails with a creek crossing and steep scramblePolk County
- Sunshine FallsGame land trail and extremely steep roped path to the riverPolk County
- Turtle Rock FallsPartial guide: informal route from one visitor description; parking not describedPolk County
- Upper Melrose FallsPolk County
Henderson County 21
- Bead and Lace FallsHenderson County
- Bee Branch FallsNational forest trail plus a short off-trail sectionHenderson County
- Bell Park FallsCounty park trail and stairs to an observation deckHenderson County
- Briefcase FallsPartial guide: bushwhack finish, hiker parking permission uncertain, storm damage unverifiedHenderson County
- Case FallsPartial guide: hiker parking at the turnaround is not confirmed and post-storm conditions are unreportedHenderson County
- Edge of the World FallsHenderson County
- Johnny Tiller FallsHenderson County
- Lake FallsHenderson County
- Leland FallsHenderson County
- Lower Hungry River FallsPartial guide: post-Helene route goes down a landslide; conditions last checked late 2024Henderson County
- Oleta FallsHenderson County
- Pacolet FallsHenderson County
- Powerhouse FallsHenderson County
- Puncheon Camp Creek FallsHenderson County
- Rock Creek FallsHenderson County
- Shoal Creek FallsHenderson County
- Slab FallsHenderson County
- Slate Rock Creek FallsPartial guide: road to the trailhead listed as closed after Hurricane HeleneHenderson County
- Turley FallsHenderson County
- Upper Hungry River FallsRoadside view and short path on Green River Game LandHenderson County
- Wintergreen FallsState forest roads and trail from Guion FarmHenderson County
Yancey County 20
- Anaconda FallsYancey County
- Big Creek FallsRoadside waterfall with pullout and short bank pathYancey County
- Camp Celo FallsYancey County
- Crabtree FallsTrail listed closed66 ft (20 m) · Yancey County
- Crevice FallsYancey County
- Falling Water Branch FallsPartial guide: no built trail, steep overgrown grades, route uncertain after Helene, parking not formalizedYancey County
- Galvladi FallsYancey County
- Guyot FallsYancey County
- Locust Creek FallsYancey County
- Lower Middle Creek FallsYancey County
- Middle Creek FallsYancey County
- Middle Fork Rock Creek Falls79 ft (24 m) · Yancey County
- Mitchell Falls33 ft (10 m) · Yancey County
- Roaring Fork FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingYancey County
- Setrock Creek FallsShort Forest Service trail from Black Mountain CampgroundYancey County
- Split Rock FallsYancey County
- Squawroot FallsYancey County
- Timber FallsYancey County
- Upper Whiteoak Creek FallsYancey County
- Whiteoak Creek FallsShort paths from the end of a county road to a national forest waterfallYancey County
Graham County 19
- Bartram FallsNational forest trail with creek crossingsGraham County
- Bear Creek FallsGraham County
- Bear Creek Falls (Cheoah)Graham County
- Blue Boar FallsGraham County
- Burgan Creek FallsPublished route from a forest road gate with two easy creek crossingsGraham County
- Handpole Branch FallsPartial: very difficult, trail ends above the fallsGraham County
- Hooper FallsGraham County
- Inside Passage FallsPartial: faint path and creekwalk; railroad crossing permission not statedGraham County
- Ledbetter Canyon FallsGraham County
- Lower Cold Branch FallsRoadside view from a forest road; steep scramble to baseGraham County
- Mitchell Lick FallsGraham County
- Sand Creek FallsForest road and overgrown path in Nantahala National ForestGraham County
- Sassafras FallsNational forest trails; long backcountry hikeGraham County
- The NotchGraham County
- Upper Cold Branch Falls39 ft (12 m) · Graham County
- Verlie FallsRoadside waterfall with a pull-offGraham County
- Violet FallsGraham County
- Wolf Laurel FallsGraham County
- Yellow Creek FallsSigned trail on protected land open to the public26 ft (8 m) · Graham County
Avery County 18
- Andrews Creek FallsAvery County
- Bard FallsPublished national forest trail route; creek wadeAvery County
- Chestnut Cove Branch FallsNational forest trails; wading for the viewAvery County
- Elk River FallsSource-reviewed route and parking49 ft (15 m) · Avery County
- Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail with wet creek crossings33 ft (10 m) · Avery County
- Huntfish FallsSigned national forest trail; steep return; current storm-recovery status not confirmedAvery County
- Huntfish Sidekick FallsForest Service trail; side view and base of Sidekick Falls at the trail endAvery County
- Little Lost Cove FallsPartial: forest road walk, then a steep rough path with off-trail scramblingAvery County
- Little Wilson Creek FallsAvery County
- Middle Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail; three creek crossings16 ft (5 m) · Avery County
- North Harper Creek FallsNational forest trails; one creek crossingAvery County
- Skidder FallsAvery County
- South Harper Creek FallsAvery County
- Tanawha FallsAvery County
- Upper Gragg Prong FallsNational forest trail with a wade across Gragg ProngAvery County
- Upper Little Lost Cove FallsPartial: walk on a road closed to vehicles, then an unsigned steep path; older route descriptionAvery County
- Upper South Harper Creek FallsAvery County
- Winston FallsAvery County
Caldwell County 17
- Adako FallsCaldwell County
- Barn Ridge Creek FallsCaldwell County
- Boat BusterCaldwell County
- Destiny FallsCaldwell County
- Granite FallsPartial guide: viewing platform exists but public access permission is unconfirmedCaldwell County
- Harper Creek FallsPartial: Harper Creek Trail closed after Hurricane HeleneCaldwell County
- Lower Thunderhole FallsPartial guide: access road closed to vehicles; starting parking not describedCaldwell County
- Phillips Branch FallsForest trail and steep scramble path; Wilson Creek day use area reopened 202643 ft (13 m) · Caldwell County
- RazorbackCaldwell County
- Silvervale FallsRoadside view of a waterfall on private landCaldwell County
- Ten Foot FallsRoadside view in the reopened Wilson Creek Gorge day use areaCaldwell County
- Thorps Creek FallsNational forest trail from a campgroundCaldwell County
- Thunder HoleCaldwell County
- Thunderhole FallsPartial guide: access road closed to vehicles; parking and full walking distance not confirmedCaldwell County
- Triple DropCaldwell County
- Walker Hollow FallsRoadside waterfall in Pisgah National ForestCaldwell County
- Woodruff Branch FallsNational forest; roadside viewCaldwell County
McDowell County 16
Bear Den FallsMcDowell County- Buck Creek FallsPartial guide: obscured roadside view of a private waterfall; parking permission at the gate not confirmedMcDowell County
- Catawba FallsLoop open; upper platform and Wildflower Trail closedMcDowell County
- Curtis Creek FallsMcDowell County
- Davids FallsNational forest trail; river crossings on the spurMcDowell County
- English FallsMcDowell County
- Hickory Branch FallsMcDowell County
- Laurel Leap FallsMcDowell County
- Licklog Branch FallsMcDowell County
- Lower Catawaba FallsNational forest trail; view from the trail onlyMcDowell County
- Mill FallsMcDowell County
- Slick FallsMcDowell County
- Standing Rock FallsMcDowell County
- Stillhouse FallsMcDowell County
- Toms Creek FallsCheck current trail conditionsMcDowell County
- Upper Catawba FallsPartial: loop trail open; the Forest Service lists the upper viewing platform as closedMcDowell County
Watauga County 14
- Blue Hole FallsWatauga County
- Buckeye Creek FallsTown park trail; loop bridge out since September 2024, out-and-back worksWatauga County
- China Creek FallsWatauga County
- Crab Orchard FallsPrivate conference center trail open to the public; freeWatauga County
- Dutch Creek FallsWatauga County
- Glen Burney FallsPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County
- Green Mountain FallsRoadside viewpoint documented by two accountsWatauga County
- Hebron Colony FallsNational park picnic area trailhead; marked trail and steep side pathWatauga County
- Laurel Creek FallsPartial: short informal path; landowner and permission not confirmedWatauga County
- Lower Glen Marie FallsPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County
- New Year's Creek CascadesPartial: town trail; reports conflict on whether it has reopenedWatauga County
- Otter FallsShort trail in a town park with a signed parking areaWatauga County
- She Falls FallsWatauga County
- Upper Glen Marie FallsPartial: this listing is probably the upper part of Glen Marie Falls; winter view onlyWatauga County
Rutherford County 12
- Black Mountain FallsRutherford County
- Bottomless PoolsRutherford County
- Hickory Nut FallsState park trail with admission fee; official trail descriptionRutherford County
- Pool Creek FallsRutherford County
- Pot Branch FallsShort walk on old roads in South Mountains Game Land; rough gravel road with a fordRutherford County
- Rainbow FallsDistant view only from Inspiration Point; admission fee; falls not open to the publicRutherford County
- Resurrection FallsRutherford County
- Sally Queen FallsPartial: bushwhack with no trail; storm blowdowns reportedRutherford County
- Silver FallsRutherford County
- Somey Creek FallsRutherford County
- Upper Pool Creek FallsRutherford County
- Wolf Creek FallsRutherford County
Wilkes County 12
- Amadehy FallsState park trail to falls view; base reached by short steep bushwhackWilkes County
- Bullhead Creek CascadesWilkes County
- Bullhead Creek FallsState park trailhead; very short walkWilkes County
- Carter FallsSigned public trail from a gravel trailhead lotWilkes County
- Dugger Creek FallsWilkes County
- Incredible Falls98 ft (30 m) · Wilkes County
- Lower FallsPartial guide: usual route closed for stair work; alternative total distance not publishedWilkes County
- Middle FallsPartial guide: part of the park loop trail is closed; check with the park before goingWilkes County
- Moravian FallsPartial: private campground land; ask permission; current rules not confirmedWilkes County
- Stone Mountain FallsWilkes County
- Upper Widows Creek FallsPartial guide: state park trail; effect of a posted Mountains-to-Sea Trail closure on the shared section is not statedWilkes County
- Widows FallsState park; short path from a roadside parking areaWilkes County
Buncombe County 11
- Broad River FallsBuncombe County
- Camp Minnehaha FallsBuncombe County
- Cascades FallsBuncombe County
- Douglas FallsGraybeard approach documented; Big Ivy road approach has a motor-vehicle closure.Buncombe County
- Glassmine FallsOverlook approach verified; no public access to the waterfallBuncombe County
- Graybeard FallsPrivate conservation land open to hikers; blazed trailBuncombe County
- Lake Louise FallsPartial: town park path; exact waterfall spot not describedBuncombe County
- Little Bearwallow FallsPartial guide: usual trailhead closed after Helene; long alternative with restricted road accessBuncombe County
- Reems Creek FallsBuncombe County
- Tom's FallsBuncombe County
- Walker FallsPartial guide: roadside falls on a road closed to vehicles since Hurricane Helene; walking distance unknownBuncombe County
Clay County 10
- 501 FallsClay County
- Bald Springs FallsOff-trail bushwhack and creekwalk; access road gated after HeleneClay County
- Bull Cove FallsWilderness trail with a creek crossing from a forest road trailheadClay County
- Clear Creek FallsPartial: rough road and gate; permission not stated; lake route alternativeClay County
- High FallsWilderness trail; creek crossingsClay County
- Leatherwood FallsRoute and parking researchedClay County
- Lower Bald Springs FallsPartial: gated road walk, then bushwhack, creek wade and creekwalk; no trailClay County
- New FallsClay County
- Rainforest FallsNational forest; bushwhack, creek walk and wadeClay County
- Thomas FallsClay County
Stokes County 7
- Hidden FallsState park trail; short walk from the visitor centerStokes County
- Lower CascadesState park trail with stairs; official trail descriptionStokes County
- Rider FallsPartial guide: roadside view of private land; parking space and permission not confirmedStokes County
- Tise fallsPartial: off-trail falls; final descent is a steep unofficial pathStokes County
- Torys FallsShort state park trail; best after heavy rainStokes County
- Upper CasscadesState park trail with a viewing platformStokes County
- Window FallsState park trail; no day-use feeStokes County
Ashe County 5
Cherokee County 4
- Cover FallsNew land trust preserve trail opened June 2026; no dogsCherokee County
- North Shoal Creek FallsPartial: no trail for the first part; short steep bushwhack on national forest landCherokee County
- South Shoal Creek FallsCherokee County
- Tellico FallsNational forest old road; river ford requiredCherokee County