The Cascades
The Cascades is a waterfall in Wilkes, North Carolina. The Cascades is situated near the peak Tomkins Knob, as well as near the mountain saddle Phillips Gap.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tomkins Knob and Dark Sky Observatory.
Tomkins Knob
Peak
Tomkins Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, near the community of Deep Gap.
Dark Sky Observatory
Observatory
The Dark Sky Observatory is an astronomical… Dark Sky Observatory is situated 2½ miles east of The Cascades.
Fire Scale Mountain
Peak
Fire Scale Mountain is a mountain in the… Fire Scale Mountain is situated 2½ miles southwest of The Cascades.
The Cascades
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Latitude
36.24943° or 36° 14′ 58″ north
Longitude
-81.45518° or 81° 27′ 19″ west
Open location code
868W6GXV+QW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfall
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jesse Brown Cabin and Spring House.
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