Outdoors NearbyDouglas Falls
Douglas Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 8 miles from Black Mountain. Nearby you can also see Cascades Falls.
| Location | Near Black Mountain, North Carolina Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Douglas Falls Trailhead Parking Area, about 0.6 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Douglas Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| More | Wikipedia |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
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- Glassmine Falls near Black Mountain · 3 mi Directions
- Walker Falls near Black Mountain · 3 mi Directions
- Graybeard Falls near Black Mountain · 6 mi Directions
- Mitchell Falls 33 ft · near Burnsville · 6 mi Directions
- Falling Water Branch Falls near Burnsville · 7 mi Directions
- Middle Fork Rock Creek Falls 79 ft · near Burnsville · 8 mi Directions
- Setrock Creek Falls near Black Mountain · 8 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Douglas Falls?
In North Carolina, about 8 miles from Black Mountain, at 35.7209, -82.3743. Directions lead to the waterfall itself, so check whether a trail starts near Black Mountain.
Where does the hike to Douglas Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is Douglas Falls Trailhead Parking Area, about 0.6 miles from Douglas Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Douglas Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
What other waterfalls are near Douglas Falls?
Cascades Falls (1 mi), Glassmine Falls (3 mi), Walker Falls (3 mi) and Graybeard Falls (6 mi).