Herrin Knob Falls, tucked away inside the Nantahala National Forest of North Carolina, is a true gem and a photographer’s field day. The quaint 20′ drop offers a serene and lush setting that does not disappoint, regardless of season. Best of all is that despite being fairly quick and easy to access, chances are you’ll have this one all to yourself on almost any given visit!
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Balsam Lake, located deep within the Roy Taylor Forest section of the Nantahala National Forest, is the only public accessible lake of the area that is not owned by Duke Energy. In addition to being a top fishing destination, that is stocked with Rainbow Trout twice in the Spring and Summer seasons, this lake grants access to four breathtaking waterfalls: Balsam Falls, Lower Balsam Falls, Patricia Falls, and Lauren Falls.
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Descending the northern flank of the iconic Sam’s Knob, located in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, is an even more impressive and lesser known feature: Sam Branch. This anomaly creek passes through a near continuous series of drops as it loses more than 800′ of elevation over the course of a half mile – forming several significant and photogenic waterfalls!
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Lake Jocassee, the blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is home to some very , and boat only accessible, waterfalls as the four major river ways of Western North Carolina make their final descents and tumble into the man-made lake, located in Upstate South Carolina.
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Located in the Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, Tough Hill Branch may be one of the most picturesque creeks the area can offer. As the rocky waterway passes through the southern flank of Tough Hill Mountain, it descends into a boulder choked gorge that boasts several unique waterfalls.
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Located in the pit of the Ellicott Rock Wilderness of North Carolina, Scotsmans Falls is a true gem and one not to miss. The 40-ft drop tumbles over an impressive, rocky overhang before cascading out over beautiful mini-ledges. Best of all, this hike is less than a quarter mile round trip!
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The iconic Linville River has a reputation all its own. It relentlessly winds its way through several boulder choked canyons, creating numerous notable waterfalls. Of the 12 mile stretch that runs through the wilderness area, Cave Falls and the Bob Ross Gorge are among my top favorite sections.
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Yellow Fork Falls – or also known as Paddys Creek Falls – is a brilliantly crafted 35-ft waterfall located just outside the southwestern flank of the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina.
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The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area – “Grand Canyon of the East” and arguably home to the most rugged terrain of the Southern Appalachians! Among the many prominent peaks found here, few stack up against the internationally iconic Shortoff Mountain.
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With a name like “Waterfall Creek”, how could it disappoint? Located in the Big Ivy section of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, the mossy creek descends the western flank of Bullhead Ridge below Craggy Dome and Craggy Pinnacle. To no one’s surprise, it hosts some pretty spectacular – you guessed it – waterfalls!
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The Jocassee Gorges, located in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, features some of the Southeast’s most impressive and powerful rivers. Of the four major waterways, the Thompson River is about as wild as it gets – hosting several breath taking waterfalls, deep swimming holes, and even its own natural water slide!
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Mountain Cat Falls, a 55ft waterfall in the Jocassee Gorges Wildlife Management Area of South Carolina, is a true gem of the Upstate! It features a full grotto behind the vertical drop, a sinkhole at its base, and some impressive boulder piles that make for fun scrambling!
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