Woodfin Cascades

Jackson County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Jackson County, North Carolina
Access status: Blue Ridge Parkway overlook; roadside view and short scramble
The walk: Less than 0.1 miles each way
Ground & access: Roadside view. The path to the base is short but steep, and the rocks are slippery. Watch for traffic when crossing the Parkway.

Waterfall Hero: Upper Woodfin Cascades (BRP)

Woodfin Cascades is a 15 foot waterfall on Woodfin Creek beside the Blue Ridge Parkway. Waterfall Hero calls this spot Upper Woodfin Cascades. Park at the Woodfin Cascades Overlook, on the left when driving southbound about 3.1 miles from US 74. Cross the Parkway from the overlook and go left. A blue-blazed spur leads to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail here. The falls can be seen from the road; for a better view, a scramble path just left of the spur trail leads down to the base.

Plan your visit

Woodfin Cascades Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a short scramble path to the base

Waterfall Hero gives a hike length of less than 0.1 miles. The falls can also be seen from the road.

Roadside view. The path to the base is short but steep, and the rocks are slippery. Watch for traffic when crossing the Parkway.

Where to start

Woodfin Cascades Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Published coordinates: 35.45235, -83.10312.

Timing & water

The National Park Service road status lists the Parkway from Balsam Gap (US 23/74) to Soco Gap as open. Parkway sections can close in winter weather; check the road status page.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Jackson County, North Carolina.

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