Second Falls
North Carolina · 66-foot drop · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Second Falls is a waterfall in Haywood County, North Carolina. It drops roughly 66 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.
Second Falls sits in Haywood County, North Carolina. It drops along These high peaks form the source of the Yellowstone Prong of the Pigeon River. The falls are inside Pisgah National Forest. The base sits at roughly 5,028 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 12 minutes from Brevard. A trail — Lower Falls Trail — runs within 20 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail. The approach is short and gentle enough for young kids.
Graveyard Fields is the name of a flat mountain valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. It is located in the Great Balsam Mountains. The valley, itself over 5,000 feet in elevation, is surrounded by mountains exceeding 6,000 feet in elevation, such as Black Balsam Knob, Tennent Mountain, and Sam Knob. These high peaks form the source of the Yellowstone Prong of the Pigeon River, which flows through Graveyard Fields valley. Yellowstone Prong goes over 3 waterfalls in the valley: Upper Falls, Second Falls, and Yellowstone Falls. Graveyard Fields is a very popular hiking destination, accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Falls (this page) | — | 66 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Yellowstone Falls | 0 mi | 98 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Serpentine Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Skinny Dip Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Dark Prong Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Dark Prong Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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- Bridal Veil Falls66 ft
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- Crevice Falls66 ft
Questions visitors ask about Second Falls
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How tall is Second Falls?
Second Falls is 66 feet (20 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Second Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Second Falls is inside Pisgah National Forest. 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 Second Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Pisgah National Forest 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 Second Falls?
No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Second Falls from a major city?
Second Falls is 8 miles from Brevard (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.3222, -82.8471
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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