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Key Falls
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Key Falls
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Location Brevard, Transylvania County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Coordinates 35°14′57.24″N 82°40′40″W / 35.2492333°N 82.67778°W / 35.2492333; -82.67778
Type Cascade, Tiered Cascade
Total height 50 ft (15 m)

Key Falls is a beautiful 50-foot (about 15-meter) waterfall located near Brevard. You can find it nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It's a great spot to visit if you love nature and exploring!

Discover Key Falls!

Key Falls is a special waterfall because its water comes from a small, unnamed stream. This stream is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. In this case, it flows into the French Broad River. The water gently tumbles over a series of rocks, creating a lovely cascade before it joins the bigger river just a short distance away.

Planning Your Visit

Even though Key Falls is on private property, the owners are super kind! They allow people to visit and enjoy the waterfall. The property is home to the Key Falls Inn, which is a charming Victorian-style bed and breakfast. It's a unique place to see a waterfall.

Getting There

Ready to find Key Falls? Here's how you can get there:

  • Start in Brevard at the intersection of U.S. Highway 276, U.S. Highway 64, and NC Highway 280.
  • Travel east on US 64 for about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • Turn right onto Crab Creek Road and drive for 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
  • Next, turn right onto Everett Road.
  • Go about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) until you see the driveway for Key Falls Inn on your left.
  • You have two options from here:
    • You can turn onto the gravel road just before the Inn's entrance. Drive about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to reach the falls.
    • Or, you can turn into the Inn's driveway, park your car, and walk a short path to the waterfall.

Other Amazing Waterfalls Nearby

The area around Key Falls is full of other incredible waterfalls! If you enjoy exploring, you might want to check out these:

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