Looking Glass Falls, Brevard, North Carolina
Looking Glass Falls, aka “The Land of Waterfalls,” is probably by far one of the most popular of the roadside waterfall options in the Carolinas. The fortunate distance along Hwy 276 makes it a popular destination for vacationers and road-trippers from nearby cities.
This roadside waterfall is situated within the Pisgah National Forest right off the Blue Ridge Highway. If you have the time to spare, we recommend staying a while because there are multiple additional parks and waterfalls to check out in this part of the country.
This classic single-drop waterfall is 60 feet tall and super mighty! It’s one of the most robust and stunning waterfalls in North Carolina. Being able to hop right out of your car and see it doesn’t hurt either!
If you want a closer view, you just have to walk down a simple staircase. Looking Glass Rock looks like a mirror in winter, thus the name. When the water freezes and reflects the sun, it appears to be like a looking glass.
Winter or not, though, this roadside waterfall is gorgeous enough to warrant a visit any time of the year.
8 thoughts on “8 Stunning Roadside Waterfalls in the US That Don’t Require Hiking”
You should also include Gooseberry Falls in Minnesota on the North Shore!!! It’s as scenic as any others you mentioned!!!!
Hi Kevin! Thanks so much for your feedback. We’ll be sure to include Gooseberry Falls on our next list.
Absolutely! But most falls here require hiking.
You really need to come on out to the Pacific Northwest!!!! Some of biggest, ‘right on the road’ waterfalls are in the Pacific Northwest..
Beautiful, awe inspiring, Multnomah Falls is only 30.5 miles east of the Portland (OR) Airport – PDX. It’s on I 84. You don’t need to leave your car if you don’t want to (they do have rest rooms if you need a pit stop 🙂 For an added treat, just look at the other side of I 84 and you’ll see the gorgeous majestic Columbia River (border between Oregon and Washington) on it’s trip to the Pacific Ocean.
Bald River Falls near Tellico, TN. A rocky stream is beside the road all the way up. there’s a trout hatchery near the top. great trout fishing all the way down. We take picnics.
Hi Cynthia! Wow, that sounds amazing. We’ll include it on our next list!
What about Taughannock Falls on Cayuga Lake in New York? Highest falls in eastern U.S. You can drive right up to the overlook. Your opening photo appears to be it.
Hey Michael! Thank you for the tip. We’ll be sure to include it next time!