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Walker Falls

North Carolina · height not recorded · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Walker Falls, a waterfall in North Carolina
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Walker Falls is a waterfall in Buncombe County, 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.

Walker Falls is a 45-foot cascading waterfall in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Its ease of access makes it a popular destination for waterfall hunters. It is in a region of Buncombe County that has a large number of small waterfalls and several larger falls.

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If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Walker Falls (this page)YFree
Glassmine Falls2 mi
Douglas Falk2 miYFree
Blue Sea Falls3 mi
Douglas Falls3 miYFree
Cascades Falls3 miYFree

Questions visitors ask about Walker Falls

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

Is Walker Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker Falls?

No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Walker Falls from a major city?

Walker Falls is 6 miles from Barnardsville (about 9 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

35.7557, -82.3538

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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