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.
