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Tennessee Glamping

Sunburst Falls

SunburstFalls

Sunburst Falls is literally right next to Highway 215 and crosses under a gorgeous, curved 1930s stone bridge. The water flows through an arch in the bridge and plummets into some smaller falls below the bridge.

Quick Facts

  • From Canton: ~35–50 min via NC-215

  • Location: NC-215, about 4.2–4.3 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway (Beech Gap)

  • Coordinates: 35.338265, -82.903358

  • Trail: Roadside bridge view; short, steep scramble to lower falls

  • Difficulty: Easy roadside / Moderate scramble

  • Dogs: Leash (Pisgah NF)

  • Restrooms: None

Parking & Access

Small gravel pull-off just past the bridge; upper view from the bridge. Use extreme caution crossing NC-215 (blind curves). Lower view is a brief scramble from the opposite side of the bridge.

Safety & Seasonality

Rocks are slick year-round; winter ice possible. Parkway approaches may close seasonally, confirm status before you go.