North CarolinaNC Waterfalls

Fish Traps, a rapid on Cape Fear River, resembles a smaller Lanier Falls, which is upstream. Both are in Raven Rock State Park and accessible by hiking trails. As the name suggests, the waterfall is the site of historical fish-catching operations.

For information about Cape Fear River in general, including a table listing all the waterfalls on the river, visit the River Basins & Rivers page and click on the Cape Fear River Basin tab.