Outdoors NearbyCatawba Falls
Catawba Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 4 miles from Black Mountain. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Black Mountain, North Carolina Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Catawba Falls Trailhead Parking Area, about 1.1 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Catawba Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lower Catawaba Falls near Black Mountain · 1 mi Directions
- Upper Catawba Falls near Black Mountain · 1 mi Directions
- Davids Falls near Black Mountain · 1 mi Directions
- Graybeard Falls near Black Mountain · 5 mi Directions
- Slick Falls near Black Mountain · 6 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Standing Rock Falls near Lake Lure · 7 mi Directions
- Hickory Branch Falls near Black Mountain · 7 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Licklog Branch Falls near Black Mountain · 8 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Catawba Falls located?
In North Carolina, about 4 miles from Black Mountain, at 35.6040, -82.2452. Directions lead to the waterfall itself, so check whether a trail starts near Black Mountain.
Where is the trailhead for Catawba Falls?
The closest trail parking on the map is Catawba Falls Trailhead Parking Area, about 1.1 miles from Catawba Falls in a straight line. Check the trail map for the real hiking distance to Catawba Falls.
What other waterfalls are near Catawba Falls?
Lower Catawaba Falls (1 mi), Upper Catawba Falls (1 mi), Davids Falls (1 mi) and Graybeard Falls (5 mi).