4 must-see waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains

by July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018

Lake Glenville’s normally calm High Falls turns into the most powerful waterfall in the North Carolina mountains during Duke Energy’s Lake Glenville Dam water release.

North Carolina’s mountain towns are known for their abundance of natural beauty. Some of the best-kept waterfall secrets are hidden along the trails of Cashiers, Cherokee, Sylva and Dillsboro. The nearby American Continental Divide is where water flows in two directions, creating serene, cascading falls and deep lagoons.

Jackson County’s 25-plus waterfalls range from powerful falls to gentle flows, all of which make for one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.

Check out these North Carolina falls:

• Whitewater Falls

• Schoolhouse Falls

• Silver Run Falls

• High Falls

Find more details on how to find these awe-inspiring natural beauties here.

– Nick Breedlove, Jackson County TDA

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