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2026 Waterfalls in North Carolina
We’ve mapped 2 waterfalls in North Carolina in the Appalachian Highlands, covering 2 waterfall types.
North Carolina waterfall density is the highest in the eastern US, concentrated in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala is the marquee drop — at 411 feet, it's the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies, reached by a 0.4-mile paved path to an upper overlook with a steeper 0.5-mile spur to the lower viewpoint. Linville Falls anchors the Blue Ridge Parkway with three distinct overlooks. Pair with DuPont State Forest's High, Triple, and Hooker Falls — the location of The Hunger Games and Last of the Mohicans.
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Linville Falls
Burke County, NC
Linville Falls is a 90-foot cascade waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina, reached by a moderate hike over 1.6 miles.
Whitewater Falls
Swain County, NC
Whitewater Falls is a 411-foot tiered waterfall in Swain County, North Carolina, reached by an easy walk over 0.6 miles.
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Whitewater Falls
Swain County, NC
Whitewater Falls is a 411-foot tiered waterfall in Swain County, North Carolina, reached by an easy walk over 0.6 miles.
Linville Falls
Burke County, NC
Linville Falls is a 90-foot cascade waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina, reached by a moderate hike over 1.6 miles.
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