Nana Falls
Recommended: Good choice based on beauty and access.
Riverview Falls
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Although Nana Falls is small and unremarkable, the overall setting is scenic, with the pastoral South Fork New River flowing right beside the road across from the waterfall. Travelers on Blue Ridge Parkway and those visiting the frescoes in nearby Glendale Springs will find the side trip to this falls an enjoyable side trip.
Nana Falls (016H-126723)
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Driving Directions
From the junction of NC 16 and NC 88, a few miles west of Jefferson, drive 0.6 mile west (toward Jefferson) on NC 16/88 and turn left on Cox Road (SR 1156). The road changes to gravel at about 1.3 miles. At 1.55 miles, you’ll come to the waterfall, on the right.
| Accessibility: | Roadside view |
| County: | Ashe |
| River Basin: | New |
| Watercourse: | South Fork New River |
| Watershed: | Very small |
| Type and Height: | Multilevel cascade about 35 feet high Height estimated. |
| Landowner: | New River State Park |
| Beauty Rating: | 2 Visit when the water is running high and it will look better. |
| Elevation: | 2760 feet |
| USGS Map: | Jefferson |
| Hike Difficulty: | View roadside |
| Hike Distance: | |
| Waterfall GPS: | 36.378758, -81.411776 |
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