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:
External links
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