Walker Falls facts for kids
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| Location | Blue Ridge Mountains, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°45′20″N 82°21′16″W / 35.755565°N 82.354372°W |
| Type | Tiered Cascade |
| Total height | 45 ft (14 m) |
Walker Falls is a beautiful 45-foot tall waterfall located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It's a popular spot because it's easy to reach, making it a favorite for people who love to find waterfalls. This area of Buncombe County is home to many waterfalls, both small and large!
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About Walker Falls
Walker Falls is found on a stream called Walker Branch. This stream flows through the amazing Pisgah National Forest. The waterfall is also close to a town named Barnardsville.
How to Visit Walker Falls
You can see Walker Falls right from the side of the road! It's a great spot for a quick visit. Here's how to get there:
Directions from Barnardsville
If you start from the town of Barnardsville, find the intersection of NC 197 and Dillingham Road.
- Drive 2.2 miles on Dillingham Road until you reach a fork in the road.
- Take the left fork. Continue for 2.7 miles.
- The road will then turn into gravel and become Forest Road 74.
- Drive 2.8 miles more, and you will see a small sliding waterfall.
- Keep going for another 1.3 miles, and you will arrive at Walker Falls!
- If you want to explore more, you can drive 4.7 miles further down Forest Road 74 to find the parking area for Douglas Falls.
Directions from the Blue Ridge Parkway
You can also reach the falls from the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Look for Forest Road 63. Make sure it's open and not gated.
- Follow Forest Road 63 until you reach Dillingham Road.
- Turn right onto Dillingham Road.
- In 1.4 miles, the road will change to Forest Road 74.
- From there, just follow the directions listed above!
Important Tip for Your Trip
Remember that Dillingham Road is a "dead end" for many visitors. This means there's only one way in and one way out. If you don't plan to visit other waterfalls further down the road, you will need to turn around and go back the way you came.
Other Waterfalls Nearby
The area around Walker Falls is full of other beautiful waterfalls to discover! Some of these include:
- Several Unnamed Falls (waiting to be explored!)
- Douglas Falls
- Glassmine Falls
- Mitchell Falls
- Setrock Creek Falls
- Roaring Fork Falls
- Whiteoak Creek Falls
