Pearson's Falls
North Carolina · 89-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Pearson's Falls is a waterfall in Polk County, North Carolina. It drops roughly 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's Falls (this page) | — | 89 ft | — | — | — |
| Pacolet Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Leland Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Big Fall Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Melrose Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Melrose Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Pearson's Falls?
Pearson's Falls is 89 feet (27 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Pearson's Falls from a major city?
Pearson's Falls is 2 miles from Saluda (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.2150, -82.3361
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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