Waterfall Hero Hikes: Window Falls (Hanging Rock)

Window Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on Indian Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in Hanging Rock State Park.

Hike Length: 1.0 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Hanging Rock State Park
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Must be leashed
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.39393,-80.26679
Waterfall GPS: 36.40107,-80.25947

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. In 5.4 miles, turn right on Hanging Rock Park Road and go up 1.8 miles and turn right to the parking for the Visitor Center.

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Hike Description:

From the north end of the parking area, pick up Indian Creek Trail, which is also Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The trail leads through the picnic area and gradually descends to a split at 0.4 miles, where right goes to Hidden Falls. Go left and continue to the waterfall. The trail first comes to the top with a view of the window.