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2026 Waterfalls in North Carolina
We’ve mapped 2 waterfalls in North Carolina, covering 2 waterfall types across the Appalachian Highlands.
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.
All waterfalls in North Carolina
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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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