Upper Cascades (Hanging Rock) facts for kids
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| Location | Hanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36°23′46″N 80°16′11″W / 36.396177°N 80.269823°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
The Upper Cascades is a beautiful waterfall found in North Central North Carolina. It is located inside Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County. This natural wonder is a great spot to visit and enjoy nature.
About the Upper Cascades Waterfall
The water that forms Upper Cascades comes from a stream called Cascades Creek. This creek flows right through Hanging Rock State Park. The waterfall itself is a "cascade," which means the water flows over a steep, rocky slope rather than dropping straight down.
After flowing over the Upper Cascades, the water continues its journey down Cascades Creek. It eventually reaches another waterfall called Lower Cascades. It's like the creek has two amazing stops along its path!
Visiting Upper Cascades
You can easily visit the Upper Cascades waterfall! It is open to everyone and is a popular spot in Hanging Rock State Park. To get there, you start at the park's visitor center.
From the visitor center, you can take a short trail that is about 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) long. This path leads you directly to the falls. There is a special wooden deck where you can stand and get a great view of the waterfall. If you want to get even closer, there are wooden steps that go down to the very bottom of the falls.
Other Waterfalls in Hanging Rock State Park
Hanging Rock State Park is home to more than just Upper Cascades! There are four other cool waterfalls you can explore within the park:
