Pearson's Falls, Waterfall in Polk County, North Carolina, United States
The 90-foot waterfall cascades down stone formations within a 275-acre botanical preserve, surrounded by extensive spring-fed streams and forest landscapes.
The Tryon Garden Club purchased and began preserving Pearson's Falls in 1931, naming it after Charles William Pearson, a railroad engineer who discovered the area.
The preserve maintains over 300 species of native plants and serves as a North Carolina Birding Trail Site within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
Visitors can access the waterfall through a quarter-mile trail from February to December, with admission fees supporting preservation of the natural environment.
The Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Gardens includes this privately owned waterfall, recognizing its botanical and environmental importance.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.21920,-82.33220
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:58
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