Lower Cascade Falls (Hanging Rock)

Lower Cascade Falls is a 30-foot waterfall on Cascade Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Hanging Rock State Park.

Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Hanging Rock State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Must be leashed
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.41439,-80.26465
Waterfall GPS: 36.41491,-80.26841

Directions:


From Winston-Salem, head north on US-52 for about 13 miles to exit 122 for Moore-RJR Drive.  Turn left and drive 4.4 miles then turn left on NC-66 north.  Go 6.9 miles and turn right on Moore's Spring Road.  Drive 0.5 miles and turn right on Mickey Road and then right on Hall Road after 1.6 miles.  Follow this for 2.3 miles and turn left into the parking area. 

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From the parking area, follow the Lower Cascades Trail for under a mile to stairs that descend to the base of the waterfall.


There are some scenic cascades just downstream.


It is really beautiful and impressive, considering that you're still in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. This falls used to be difficult to see, but the park built stairs leading down to the basin to provide better views for visitors. On a hot day, this is a popular place for visitors to cool off in the chilly water of the basin pool.

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