Notable waterfall · Swain, North Carolina

The Falls

The Falls is a waterfall in Swain, North Carolina.

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The Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit The Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.38655, -83.44335. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit The Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Falls?

    Nearby: Wesser Bald (viewpoint, 22 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 22 km), Fontana Lake (lake, 24 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 25 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 25 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 28 km).

    Is The Falls worth visiting?

    The Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in North Carolina on Spotwander.