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Window Falls
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Window Falls, September 2005
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Location Hanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina
Coordinates 36°24′03″N 80°15′34″W / 36.400918°N 80.259479°W / 36.400918; -80.259479
Type Plunge, Cascade
Total height 27 ft (8.2 m)
Number of drops 2

Window Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County, North Carolina. It's a popular spot for visitors who want to explore the park's natural beauty.

How Window Falls Got Its Name

The water that forms Window Falls comes from Indian Creek, which flows through Hanging Rock State Park. The waterfall gets its special name from a cool rock formation right next to it. This rock has a small opening, like a window, that visitors can look through.

Visiting Window Falls

You can visit Window Falls easily! There's a parking area on Hall Road where you can start your adventure. From there, it's about a 0.6-mile (1 km) walk to the falls. The trail is considered to be of moderate difficulty. As you walk, you'll also pass a viewing area for Hidden Falls.

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Window Falls in Hanging Rock State Park

Other Waterfalls Nearby

Right above Window Falls, there's a smaller, unnamed waterfall. It's about 15 feet (4 meters) tall. This one isn't usually shown on park maps.

Hanging Rock State Park is home to four other amazing waterfalls you might want to explore:

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