Glassmine Falls, Cascading waterfall in Buncombe County, North Carolina
The Glassmine Falls descends over 800 feet down the rock face of Blackstock Knob Mountain into the North Fork Swannanoa River valley.
The name originates from an old mica mine at the base where miners extracted a mineral they referred to as glass during their operations.
The waterfall forms part of the Blue Ridge Parkway system, which preserves natural and historical features across the Appalachian Mountains.
Visitors can observe the falls from a designated viewing platform at mile marker 361.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Craggy Gardens.
The waterfall exhibits an ephemeral nature, flowing prominently after rainfall but potentially reducing to minimal trickles during dry periods.
Location: Buncombe County
GPS coordinates: 35.73544,-82.33127
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:49
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