Upper Falls
North Carolina · 49-foot drop · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Upper Falls is a waterfall in Haywood County, North Carolina. It drops roughly 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Falls (this page) | — | 49 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Dark Prong Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Twin Boulder Falls | 1 mi | 66 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Second Falls | 1 mi | 66 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Yellowstone Falls | 2 mi | 98 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Shuck Ridge Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Upper Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Upper Falls?
Upper Falls is 49 feet (15 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Upper Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Falls?
No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Upper Falls from a major city?
Upper Falls is 9 miles from Brevard (about 13 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.3182, -82.8669
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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