Goliath Falls
North Carolina · 118-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Goliath Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 118 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath Falls (this page) | — | 118 ft | — | — | — |
| MIddle Raven Cliff Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Raven Cliff Falls | 0 mi | 46 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Raven Cliff Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Burnthouse Branch Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Ripshin Branch Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Goliath Falls?
Goliath Falls is 118 feet (36 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Goliath Falls from a major city?
Goliath Falls is 9 miles from Linville (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.9478, -81.8211
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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