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Upper Cascades

📍 Danbury, NC🥾 0.4 mi round trip · easy🎟 Free

A easy 0.4-mile waterfall.

Getting there

easy0.4 mi round tripDog-friendly

Free

Our take

Day-use access: Free. Trail: 0.4 miles round trip. Difficulty: Easy.

Notable: dogs allowed.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Appalachian waterfalls run fullest after winter and spring rain and snowmelt.

How long to budget

under an hour

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy outing
  • bringing your dog
  • a quick walk

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Upper Cascades?

Free

How do I get to Upper Cascades?

Via a 0.4-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Upper Cascades?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Upper Cascades in Western North Carolina

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Other waterfalls near Danbury

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail0.4 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitFree
Managing agencyNC State Parks — Hanging Rock State Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyStokes County
RegionWestern North Carolina
Official pageView source ↗

Source

ncparks.gov

NC State Parks official Hanging Rock State Park trails page, checked Aug 2026 (0.2 miles one-way from official page, doubled for round trip).

Checked August 2026.