Tiered
Whitewater Falls — 411ft Tiered in North Carolina
Whitewater Falls is a 411-foot tiered waterfall in Swain County, North Carolina, reached by an easy walk over 0.6 miles.
411 ft (125.3 m)0.6 mi · easy
Best season
fall color
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed
Permit
Not required
County
Swain County
Trail beta
A small parking fee maintains the paved overlook trail.
Photography tip
Aim for peak fall color and try a mid-range focal length to layer the multiple drops that make Whitewater Falls feel so tall.
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