High Falls (Deep River)
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The only high thing about High Falls is the pucker factor of viewing it from the NC 22 bridge. There is a wide space on the bridge, so you can remain several feet away from the constant vehicles, but it still feels too close when a tractor trailer comes by. And don’t look straight down. This bridge is very high above the water.
High Falls is a series of rapids on Deep River, immediately upstream from the bridge. A dam sits above the rapids that is barely visible from the bridge. If you can stomach the pucker factor, the overall view here is very nice.
For information about Deep 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.
(027A-261113)
Driving Directions
The viewpoint is the southbound lane of the NC 22 bridge over Deep River.
Hiking Directions
Quick Glance
Park on the shoulder, walk out on the bridge, look upstream.
Detailed Look
You don’t have to walk to the center of the bridge. You can go a short distance, steal a glance, and retreat to your car.
| Accessibility: | Roadside view |
| County: | Moore |
| River Basin: | Cape Fear |
| Watercourse: | Deep River |
| Watershed: | Large |
| Type and Height: | River rapids |
| Landowner: | Private |
| Experience Rating: | Good |
| Elevation: | |
| USGS Map: | Robbins |
| Hike Difficulty: | View roadside |
| Hike Distance: | |
| Waterfall GPS: | 35.47771, -79.52243 |
| Parking GPS: | 35.478458, -82.519993 This is for the view from the bridge. Do not park on bridge! |
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