Barnett Branch Trail Falls

Barnett Branch Trail Falls is a waterfall on a tributary of Barnett Branch in Transylvania County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Pisgah National Forest near the Cradle of Forestry.

Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Cradle of Forestry (Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.36821,-82.77013
Waterfall GPS: 35.37161,-82.77443

Directions:

From Brevard, head east on US-276/US-64 to where they split and turn left to stay on US-276.  Drive north for 11.7 miles and turn right on Forest Road 1206/Yellow Gap Road.  Go 1.2 miles to a small parking area on the left.

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Hike Description:

Hike up the road a short ways and turn left on Barnett Branch Trail (#618).  Head up just over a quarter-mile and the waterfall is just off the trail at a switchback.  It's on a small stream so best to visit after a good rain.

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