Tory's Falls (Hanging Rock)
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| Location | Hanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina |
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| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Number of drops | 1, with cascades |
Tory's Falls, also called Tory Falls and Torys Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.
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[edit] History
The falls are located at near area called "Tory's Den", a cave that was purportedly used by Tories during the American Revolution.
[edit] Visiting the Falls
The falls are open to the public and are accessible beginning at a parking area on the side of Charley Young Road. Visitors may take a moderate-difficulty 300 yard (275m) trail to the falls. It is difficult to see the entire falls from any one location, and the water source occasionally dries up to a trickle.
[edit] Nearby Falls
Hanging Rock State Park hosts 4 other waterfalls:
[edit] External links
North Carolina Waterfalls - Tory's Falls and Hanging Rock
