Betsey's Rock Falls, Waterfall in Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, United States.
Betsey's Rock Falls extends over 200 feet in height, featuring a sequence of cascades that flow down the mountainside near North Prong Lewis Fork.
During the Civil War period, Betsey Pierce sustained her family by collecting and selling ginseng while living near the falls with her two children.
The falls remain connected to the heritage of Blue Ridge Mountain communities, representing the determination of early settlers in the Appalachian region.
Visitors can observe the waterfall from an overlook located at milepost 267.8 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, approximately 4.1 miles north of Cascade Falls.
The falls display their highest water volume during winter months after substantial rainfall, when the bare trees allow clear views of the cascading waters.
Location: Wilkes County
GPS coordinates: 36.24930,-81.45430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:39
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