Linville Falls is a very popular stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a place everyone should try to visit. > Visit our Guide to Hooker Falls for more information, including directions and photos! Linville Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway A Frozen Linville Falls, by Ashley Haskett Photography But it does happen, as it did recently during the first week in January 2018. The elevation of Hooker Falls is lower than others listed here, and as a result, a much harder cold freeze will have to occur, to see this frozen waterfall. Hooker Falls is one of a number of waterfalls along the Dupont State Forest Waterfalls Trail. The waterfall is just a short hike down a not very steep trail. Hooker Falls is located in Dupont State Forest, and not only is it a very popular waterfall, but it is also the filming location for a number of movies, including The Last of the Mohicans. Hooker Falls – Dupont State Park Frozen Hooker Falls – Photo by Michele Schwartz During the winter, in freezing temperatures, Grotto Falls freezes solid forming a beautiful natural ice sculpture that you can walk behind!įor more information on Trillium Gap Trail and Grotto falls, go here. Grotto Falls is the only waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that you can walk behind. Grotto Falls is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along the Trillium Gap Trail. Grotto Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Frozen Grotto Falls – Photo by Gina Mitchell > Check out our complete guide to Dry Falls for more information.

This frozen waterfall is not one you’ll want to miss! When Dry Falls freezes, there is plenty of room to walk behind it, and due to the way it freezes, it provides the feel of walking through a frozen cavern. The waterfall is gorgeous, and roadside, and is one of the few waterfalls you can walk behind. Dry Falls, Highlands NC Frozen Dry Falls NC – Photo by Nancy Parrishĭry Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls on the east coast and in the Blue Ridge Mountains. > See our Guide to Courthouse Falls for more information. 5 miles roundtrip, is creekside and very pretty. Accessibility to this frozen waterfall during winter weather may keep you from being able to visit – As a 4×4 will be required, assuming the gate is open. Due to it’s remote location, it’s not near as busy as many of the other waterfalls listed here. The drive out the hike is beautiful, the hike itself is short and very pretty. One of our personal favorite Blue Ridge waterfalls is Courthouse Falls, located off Highway 215 in North Carolina. To find this frozen waterfall, follow this guide with directions and a trail walkthrough. During the winter, and under the right conditions, it turns into a winter wonderland, that is easily accessible and makes for some great winter photography. The Cascades area very popular waterfall and summer swimming hole, and is a beautiful waterfall. Cascade Falls, Pembroke Virginia Frozen Cascade Falls VirginiaĬascade Falls (also called The Cascades) is located along a 4-mile round trip hike. All of these are easily accessible and located either roadside or along short and easy to moderate hikes. Here are our top frozen waterfalls to Visit, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Top Frozen Waterfalls to Visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains Bring Microspikes for your boots – These can really make a difference.Wear hiking boots, and wear thick socks.Dress in layers, and wear wool or “stay-dry” clothing.Additionally, many forest access roads that take you to the waterfalls are closed during the winter or may be dangerous to drive, so please be careful and use your best judgment.īut if you’re brave enough to head out in the cold temperatures, your adventure will be worth it! But be sure you have the proper gear when viewing frozen waterfalls! Here are some suggestions: Not all waterfalls are easily accessible in the winter, due to the ice, which can make creek crossings very dangerous.

A frozen Looking Glass Falls – Photo by Steven Freedman Photography While the waterfalls of the Blue Ridge Mountains are always gorgeous and beautiful to see, seeing a frozen waterfall during the winter is magical and simply amazing.īlue Ridge waterfalls, and areas surrounding them, in cold temperatures, freeze up, causing the waterfalls themselves, the creeks, and the areas around the waterfalls to transform into magical icy winter wonderlands and natural sculptures. Winter here in the Blue Ridge Mountains not only brings cold weather but many different and unique things to see and do.

Picture of frozen waterfall