Mitchell Falls, Waterfall in Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina.
Mitchell Falls creates a 25-foot cascade of water down the slopes of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern United States.
Dr. Elisha Mitchell, a professor who measured Mount Mitchell's elevation, lost his life near these falls in 1857 during a surveying expedition.
The falls hold significance for regional geologists and naturalists who study the waterways and formations of the Blue Ridge Mountain system.
Access to Mitchell Falls requires special permission as the waterfall sits on private property, making organized group hikes the only legal way to visit.
The waterfall's location at 4,375 feet elevation makes it one of the highest-situated waterfalls in North Carolina's mountain range.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.77394,-82.28365
Latest update: May 25, 2025 21:58
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