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Window Falls

📍 Danbury, NC🥾 1.2 mi round trip · strenuous🎟 Free

A strenuous 1.2-mile waterfall.

Getting there

strenuous1.2 mi round tripDog-friendly

Free

Our take

Day-use access: Free. Trail: 1.2 miles round trip. Difficulty: Strenuous.

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

1-2 hours

What to bring

  • sturdy hiking boots

Who it suits

Good for

  • a hiking challenge
  • bringing your dog

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Window Falls?

Free

How do I get to Window Falls?

Via a 1.2-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Window Falls?

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

Window Falls in Western North Carolina

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail1.2 mi round trip
Difficultystrenuous
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 (0.6 miles one-way from official page, doubled for round trip). Falls seen through a natural window opening in a quartzite wall.

Checked August 2026.