Notable waterfall · Burke, North Carolina

Zig Zag Falls

Zig Zag Falls is a waterfall in Burke, North Carolina.

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Zig Zag 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 Zig Zag 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 Zig Zag Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.94005, -81.85802. 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 Zig Zag 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 Zig Zag Falls?

    Nearby: Chestnut Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Table Rock Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Linville Gorge Wilderness (sanctuary, 9 km), Little Chestnut Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Linville Caverns (attraction, 10 km), Brown Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km).

    Is Zig Zag Falls worth visiting?

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