Maidenhair Falls
North Carolina • 60 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Maidenhair Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Maidenhair Falls is on private property, and the owner prohibits public access.
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About Maidenhair Falls
Height: 60 feet
Nearby Falls Worth Visiting
Triple Falls (125 ft) lies 4.8 miles to the east. Also nearby: High Falls (125 ft, 5.0 mi) and Hooker Falls (12 ft, 4.4 mi).
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Maidenhair Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Maidenhair Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 48°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Davidson River, 5.2 miles away, not on Maidenhair Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
68 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 103 years of record
0.77 ft
Water depth at gauge
48°F
Very coldExpect numbness within minutes
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year. Water temperature is very cold at 48 degrees F, expect numbness within minutes.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC (8 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
68 cfs
5/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
63 cfs
5/10Fri
Barely Flowing
66 cfs
5/10Sat
Barely Flowing
70 cfs
5/10Sun
Barely Flowing
70 cfs
5/10Mon
Barely Flowing
70 cfs
5/10Tue
Barely Flowing
71 cfs
5/10Best window: Today — barely flowing flow, sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid February to late April, peaking in March.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Maidenhair Falls Frozen?
Updated about 9 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Maidenhair Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 67°F to 44°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 69 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The ground through the falls loses about 229 feet in steep steps rather than one leap. The falls are listed at 60 feet; the extra comes from the ravine that continues below the base. The ground at the falls is roughly 2,344 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 257 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 158 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing north, the falls stay mostly shaded, with soft, even light all day.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 2,344 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 229 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- North
- Mostly shaded, so the light stays soft and even all day.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading north).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
2,339 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.197615° N, -82.702070° W
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Express - Brevard by IHG
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