Cascade · North Carolina
At 150 ft, High Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in North Carolina — a cascade waterfall worth seeking out.
Its water comes from Little River. You'll find it in Transylvania, North Carolina. It is protected within DuPont State Recreational Forest.
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Brevard, the closest town.
Trail details are compiled from the managing agency and trail databases. Conditions, closures, and required permits change — confirm with the land manager before you go.
● waterfall · ● trailhead · 35.1932, -82.6140 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
High Falls has a documented drop of 150 ft (46 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
High Falls is in Transylvania, North Carolina, on Little River, on land managed by DuPont State Recreational Forest.
High Falls is moderate hike — a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 2 miles round trip.
Name and coordinates from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS); height, access, and seasonal notes compiled from the sources above. Reported heights vary by measurement method — see our methodology. Conditions and access change; always check the managing agency’s current page before visiting, and follow Leave No Trace principles.