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High Falls

North Carolina · height not recorded · Southern Nantahala Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15

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High Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. 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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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
High Falls (this page)YFree
Bull Cove Falls1 miYFree
Big Laurel Falls1 miYFree
501 Falls2 miYFree
New Falls2 miYFree
Thomas Falls2 miYFree

Questions visitors ask about High Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is High Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — High Falls is inside Southern Nantahala Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to High Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Southern Nantahala Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit High Falls?

No entrance fee. Southern Nantahala Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is High Falls from a major city?

High Falls is 3 miles from Tate City (about 4 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

35.0150, -83.5279

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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