More: Man dies at Elk River Falls in Pisgah National Forest, second death here in 6 weeks. Waterfall safety tips. WNC's waterfalls are beautiful, but dangerous without proper care taken to stay safe.

Home to a 65-foot waterfall known locally as Big Falls, the Elk River Falls Area within the Pisgah National Forest is reopening on July 11 after several months of Helene debris clearing.