250 Waterfalls

Visitwaterfalls.com is the official website of the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, promoting visitation and adventure in the Land of Waterfalls. Personal interests: Waterfalls, White Squirrels, Hiking, Biking, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicing, Camping, Mountain Bike Riding, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Gallery Hopping, Adventure Dining, and Live Music. As a part of the Appalachian Mountain chain, Transylvania County’s high peaks and rolling ridges were first created by a shift of geological plates about 450 million years ago. These early mountains eroded down into almost a flat plain over subsequent geological eras only to be uplifted into its current topography during the Cenozoic era. These events would create the valleys and peaks of the Appalachians and Blue Ridge. They would cause the New River and the French Broad to flow north instead of south. And they would leave Transylvania with over 200 waterfalls.