Outdoors NearbyPearson's Falls
Pearson's Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 6 miles from Tryon. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 89 feet (27 m) high. 8 more named falls lie within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Tryon, North Carolina Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Pearson's Falls Parking Area, about 0.3 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Pearson's Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 89 ft (27 m) |
| Website | pearsonsfalls.org |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Pacolet Falls near East Flat Rock · 1 mi Directions
- Leland Falls near East Flat Rock · 1 mi Directions
- Big Fall Creek Falls near Tryon · 2 mi Directions
- Upper Melrose Falls near Tryon · 2 mi Directions
- Melrose Falls near Tryon · 2 mi Directions
- Hemlock Shoals near Tryon · 2 mi Directions
- Bell Park Falls near East Flat Rock · 4 mi Directions
- Little Bradley Falls 49 ft · near Tryon · 4 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pearson's Falls?
In North Carolina, about 6 miles from Tryon, at 35.2150, -82.3361. Directions lead to the waterfall itself, so check whether a trail starts near Tryon.
Where does the hike to Pearson's Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is Pearson's Falls Parking Area, about 0.3 miles from Pearson's Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Pearson's Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Pearson's Falls?
About 89 feet (27 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Pearson's Falls?
Pacolet Falls (1 mi), Leland Falls (1 mi), Big Fall Creek Falls (2 mi) and Upper Melrose Falls (2 mi).