Window Falls

Stokes County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Stokes County, North Carolina
Access status: State park trail; no day-use fee
The walk: About 1 mile return
Ground & access: Easy trail with a gradual descent and climb back. The rocks around the falls are slippery.

From the north end of the visitor center parking area, take Indian Creek Trail through the picnic area. It descends gradually to a split at 0.4 miles; right goes to Hidden Falls. Go left to the top of Window Falls, where you can see the rock window, then continue down to the base. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Hanging Rock State Park visitor center parking, Indian Creek Trail (also the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) to Window Falls

Waterfall Hero lists a 1.0 mile hike length. The split for Hidden Falls is at 0.4 miles.

Easy trail with a gradual descent and climb back. The rocks around the falls are slippery.

Where to start

Visitor center parking in Hanging Rock State Park, off Hanging Rock Park Road from Moore's Spring Road. The main park gate opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. in November and 7 p.m. in December and January.

Timing & water

Hiking trails are listed as open. The park is closed on Christmas Day.

Before you go

No fee for day use, except boat rentals and swim passes.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Stokes County, North Carolina.

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