Window Falls (Hanging Rock)
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 Window Falls, September 2005 |
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| Location | Hanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina |
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| 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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:
