Window Falls (Hanging Rock)
| Window Falls | |
|---|---|
 Window Falls, September 2005 | |
| Location | Hanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36°24′03″N 80°15′34″W / 36.400918°N 80.259479°W |
| Type | Plunge, Cascade |
| Total height | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
Window Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.
Geology[]
The subject watercourse is Indian Creek, which flows through Hanging Rock State Park. The falls is situated adjacent to a rock formation that has a small aperture that visitors can peer through, giving the falls its name.
Visiting the Falls[]
The falls are open to the public and are accessible beginning at a parking area on the side of Hall Road. Visitors may take a moderate-difficulty 0.6-mile (1 km) trail to the falls. Visitors will pass the viewing area for Hidden Falls along the way.
Window Falls in Hanging Rock State Park
Nearby Falls[]
Unlisted on park maps is a small, unnamed, 15 ft. (4 m.) high waterfall directly above Window Falls.
Hanging Rock State Park hosts 4 other waterfalls:
- Tory's Falls
- Lower Cascades
- Upper Cascades
- Hidden Falls
External links[]
Categories:
- Protected areas of Stokes County, North Carolina
- Waterfalls of North Carolina
- Waterfalls of Stokes County, North Carolina