Waterfall Hero Hikes: Green Mountain Falls (Blue Ridge Parkway)

Green Mountain Falls is a roadside waterfall on Green Mountain Creek, located right at the line between Caldwell and Watauga County, North Carolina.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Highlands District
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfall (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery. Be careful on the road and be sure to park off the roadway.
Trailhead GPS: 36.11411,-81.77794
Waterfall GPS: 36.11428,-81.77848

Directions:

The waterfall is located right along US-221 on the Caldwell-Watauga County line. From Blowing Rock, head south on US-221/Yonahlossee Road for about 8 miles. There is a pull-off on the side of the road to park, or parking is available at the Asutsi Trailhead parking a couple hundred feet north on US-221.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the road, so no hike to see this one. It's pretty high up, so the waterfall looks best in high water. In the winter, icicles on the waterfall make a really beautiful scene.

Green Mountain Creek continues dropping below US-221. The lower drop is visible from the road, but I think it's private property so can't scramble down for a closer look.