Best Waterfalls in North Carolina

Best Waterfalls in North Carolina

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Created by Chimney Rock • Updated On: May 21, 2012

NC's mountain region features incredible waterfalls, from the 2nd highest on the east coast, Hickory Nut Falls at Chimney Rock, to Dupont State Forest's convenient cluster of falls. See 'em all!

Hickory Nut Falls is one of Best Waterfalls in North Carolina.

1. Hickory Nut Falls

8.4
Chimney Rock, NC
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

Chimney R.Chimney Rock: Visit after a big rain to see the 404-foot-tall falls gushing with water!

Hooker Falls Trailhead is one of Best Waterfalls in North Carolina.

2. Hooker Falls Trailhead

8.7
204-226 Staton Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews
Bridal Veil Falls is one of Best Waterfalls in North Carolina.

3. Bridal Veil Falls

6.7
Highlands Rd/US Hwy 64, Highlands, NC
Other Great Outdoors · 7 tips and reviews
Linville Falls Trail is one of Best Waterfalls in North Carolina.

4. Linville Falls Trail

7.5
Linville Falls, NC
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews
Rainbow falls is one of Best Waterfalls in North Carolina.

5. Rainbow falls

7.6
Lake Toxaway, NC
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews