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Sunburst Falls

Name: Sunburst Falls
Address: Canton, NC, US

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Nikki

March 7, 2020

Tucked into a curve of Hwy 215, Sunburst Falls is a roadside waterfall with no hiking required to view the upper section. Find this fall in Canton, NC in the Middle Prong Wilderness. This waterfall is easy to navigate to and there are some parking spots along either side of the bridge or 0.25 mi up or down from the falls. The falls have an upper and lower section. The lower falls can be accessed via a trail across from the bridge to the left if you are facing away from the falls. The lower falls access is a steep scramble, and can be slippery. Rocks are very slippery in fog and rain conditions and climbing on them to explore is not recommended. Be careful with roadside parking because the curve is sharp and viewing is limited for other drivers. Do not stand in middle of road, and be courteous to other drivers on Hwy 215.

David

July 10, 2022

One of our favorite waterfalls near Asheville NC, Sunburst Falls is in the Shining Rock Wilderness, about 18 miles south of Waynesville. It’s arguably the most unique of the waterfalls located on the West Fork Pigeon River, which was dammed nearly a century ago to create Lake Logan. What makes it unusual is the fact that Sunburst Falls flows underneath the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway (a.k.a. Hwy 215). It’s framed by a photogenic stone arch bridge that was built in the 1930s. After tumbling gracefully over the rocks, it spills into a large pool that is widely regarded as one of the best NC swimming holes, with boulders at the bottom that are perfect for sunbathing or picnics. If you want to make a day of it, there are several other waterfalls nearby that make driving Hwy 215 a great day trip.