Transylvania County is the “Land of Waterfalls”

Whitewater Falls

Did you know that there are more waterfalls per square mile in Western North Carolina than anywhere else in North America? There are also more species of birds, trees and flowers than anywhere else in North America. With over 200 waterfalls to visit, the area around Preserve at Rock Creek has become known as the “Land of Waterfalls”.

There are many ways to discover these waterfalls, but hiking is nine times out of ten the way that most of us get to the waterfalls. Before you go, though, it is very important to know details about your hike. Always be prepared! You never know what can happen when you are out in the wilderness.

Here are some things you should think about:

How far is it to the waterfall?
How hard is trail: moderate, strenous? Don't forget, if you go down a gorge, you have to come back up.
Always stretch before a hike, even if it is only a moderate hike.
Bring a backpack with water, first aid kit, waterproof matches, towels, rain jacket, and a compass.
If you have allergies, an EPI Pen is good idea.
It is always best to hike in numbers.
If you are determined to hike alone, tell someone where you are going, when you are going and when you plan on being back from the hike.

Just keep in mind: it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Here is a gallery of pictures of waterfalls near the Preserve at Rock Creek. Below the photos you will find a list of some of the area waterfalls that are accessible by hiking.