Pearson's Falls, Waterfall in Polk County, North Carolina, United States
Pearson's Falls is a 90-foot waterfall located within a 275-acre botanical preserve fed by natural springs and surrounded by forest. The grounds contain more than 300 native plant species that can be viewed along established walking paths.
A local garden club purchased and began protecting the area in 1931, naming it after a railroad engineer who found the waterfall. The preserve has been privately maintained as a protected botanical site ever since.
The preserve functions as a designated birding site where visitors come to observe native species in their habitat. People walk the grounds to experience the forest and stream ecosystems that define the area.
A short walking path of about a quarter mile leads to the waterfall and is open to visitors from February through December. Good footwear is recommended as the trail can have uneven ground and loose rocks underfoot.
The Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Gardens includes this location in its records for its botanical and environmental value. This recognition highlights how privately managed land can become an important resource for botanical research and documentation.
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