Turn left (west) out of our driveway unto US 19. Turn right unto the entrance ramp of the Blue Ridge Parkway (2 mi) then right toward Asheville at the end of the entrance ramp.

Take the parkway to US 276. (Approx. 45 miles) Exit the Parkway and turn left onto US 276. Sliding Rock will be on your right, and shortly after you will see Looking Glass Falls on your left. Continue south on US 276 to US 64 and turn right (southwest) toward Brevard. In Brevard, turn left (south) on US 276 for 5.7 miles to Connestee Falls.  Look for "View the Falls here" sign and paved parking area on the right.  Head back on US 276 to US 64 and turn left continuing on US 64. 64 to US 281 and turn left (south). Follow US 281 south for 9 miles to the Whitewater Falls parking area.  Head back north on US 281 to Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls.

For more info. on waterfalls, call the Park Service at

828-877-3350

For a safe visit:

Stay behind guard rails and caution signs

Stay on the trail. Avoid shortcuts, climbing on boulders, or walking on plants along the trail

Do not pick flowers and plants, leave them alone

Please place garbage in trash cans

Visitors may not drink or carry alcoholic beverages

Keep dogs on leashes.

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