Ivy River Dam and Falls: The Hidden “Waterfall” Hurricane Helene Revealed I never expected one of western North Carolina’s newest roadside waterfall attractions to be a century-old municipal dam. As I crossed the US 25/70 bridge heading toward Marshall, I glanced to my left. I briefly saw what appeared to be a brand new waterfall… [Read More]
Waterfalls that are Roadside
Roadside Trails are not trails per say. These waterfalls are visible from the road, or across a parking area. Most of the time there is a pull off, although sometimes there is an actual parking area, to allow you to view the waterfall.
However, these pull off areas may not be paved, and thus unsuitable for wheelchairs in some cases. This is why we have both classifications.
Bullpen Cove Falls
A Hidden Waterfall in Pisgah National Forest By the time you notice Bullpen Cove Falls, you may already have driven past it. At least that’s what happened to us. Bullpen Cove Falls is located within the Pisgah National Forest along the scenic U.S. 276 corridor between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Canton, North Carolina. It… [Read More]
Buffalo Springs Falls
While only about 10 feet tall, Buffalo Springs Falls, located inside the Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area, is a peaceful waterfall with a clear creek that is perfect for cooling off. Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management area is located inside Grainger County in Rutledge, TN. While heading to Chattanooga, we decided to take a short detour… [Read More]
Twin Falls (Rock Island State Park)
If you want to see a lot of waterfalls in one place, Rock Island State Park in Tennessee is the place for you. Rock Island State Park is an 883-acre park located at the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky Rivers. The most popular waterfall is… [Read More]
Meadow Branch Cascades
While on the way to Cades Cove, we decided to check out the nearby waterfalls and the Wye on our way. Our third stop after visiting Cane Creek Twin Falls and Whiteoak Flats Branch Falls was Meadow Branch Cascades. This waterfall isn’t the easiest to find, so I’d recommend you put it into your GPS… [Read More]
Whiteoak Flats Branch Falls
While on the way to Cades Cove, we decided to check out the nearby waterfalls and the Wye on our way. Our second stop was Whiteoak Flats Branch Falls. After driving through the Townsend entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a short distance away you’ll come to a fork in the road. Going… [Read More]