Waterfall in Transylvania, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Looking Glass Falls

Waterfall

Transylvania County, NC

Looking Glass Falls is a 16-foot, creek-wide, multi-ledge waterfall reached by a couple-hundred-foot bank scramble in Pisgah National Forest.

  • Visitors seeking a short approach to a 16-foot multi-ledge waterfall
  • Travelers driving along US 276 near the Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Hikers comfortable with a difficult bank scramble

High Falls

Waterfall

Transylvania County, NC

High Falls offers a 150-foot waterfall, a 1.2-mile moderate trail, and access to Triple Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest.

  • Visitors seeking a 150-foot waterfall near Asheville
  • Hikers wanting a moderate 1.2-mile round trip
  • Visitors wanting to combine High Falls and Triple Falls

Whitewater Falls

Waterfall

Cashiers, NC

Whitewater Falls is listed by the Forest Service among the gushing waterfalls in the Nantahala National Forest area, with nearby rugged trails and mountain roads.

  • waterfall viewing
  • hiking near Nantahala National Forest
  • outdoor recreation in a remote mountain setting

Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont State Forest)

Waterfall

Pisgah Forest, NC

Dupont Forest & Triple Falls offers access to 10,400 acres of DuPont State Forest between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.

  • Exploring forest waterfalls and lakes
  • Hiking on DuPont State Forest trails
  • Learning about forest conservation

Catheys Creek Falls

Waterfall

Transylvania County, NC

Catheys Creek Falls offers an approximately 80-foot sliding cascade in Pisgah National Forest, reached by a little-over-100-yard moderate-plus hike.

  • Waterfall photography
  • Visitors seeking a short hike to an approximately 80-foot cascade
  • Pisgah National Forest waterfall outings

Key Falls

Waterfall

Pisgah Forest, NC

High Falls

Waterfall

Transylvania County, NC

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FAQ

Which Transylvania County waterfall has the shortest approach?

Catheys Creek Falls is a little over 100 yards from its trailhead. Looking Glass Falls requires a couple-hundred-foot scramble from a US 276 pullout.

Which waterfall is best for combining multiple falls in one hike?

High Falls has a 2-mile loop that also visits Triple Falls, plus a separate spur trail to the base of High Falls.

Which local waterfalls require scrambling or wading?

Looking Glass Falls requires a difficult bank scramble. Catheys Creek Falls may require scrambling near the base and wading into the pool for the best view.