McGalliard Falls

Burke County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Burke County, North Carolina
Access status: Town park with a short path; listed hours 8 AM to 8 PM
The walk: Short path; no measured distance published
Ground & access: Short park path. Burke County Tourism lists the park as wheelchair accessible; the exact accessible route to the falls view is not described.

Burke County Tourism: McGalliard Falls Park

McGalliard Falls, NC
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Photo: Dsdugan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

McGalliard Falls is a 40-foot waterfall on McGalliard Creek in McGalliard Falls Park, owned by the Town of Valdese. From I-40 exit 112, go north to Main Street in Valdese, west 0.8 miles, right on Church Street, then about 1.5 miles to the park entrance on the right. A short path leads to the falls. The park also has the rebuilt Meytre Grist Mill, picnic facilities, restrooms and a volleyball court. Do not swim near or above the falls.

Plan your visit

McGalliard Falls Park in Valdese, short path from the park to the falls

Wikipedia says there is a short path to the falls inside the town park. No distance is given.

Short park path. Burke County Tourism lists the park as wheelchair accessible; the exact accessible route to the falls view is not described.

Where to start

Park entrance on the right of Church Street NW, about 1.5 miles north of Main Street. Lot size is not stated in the reviewed sources.

Timing & water

Burke County Tourism lists hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Confirm with the Town of Valdese.

Before you go

No entry fee is mentioned. The picnic shelter can be rented through the Valdese Recreation Department.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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