Window Falls (Hanging Rock)

Window Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.

Window Falls
Window Falls, September 2005
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LocationHanging Rock State Park, Stokes County, North Carolina
Coordinates36°24′03″N 80°15′34″W / 36.400918°N 80.259479°W / 36.400918; -80.259479
TypePlunge, Cascade
Total height27 ft (8.2 m)
Number of drops2

Geology

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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

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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

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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:

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