Big Creek Falls (Cane River)

Big Creek Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Cane River, in Yancey County.  The waterfall is located in the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: <1 mile
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery
Trailhead GPS: 36.03931,-82.37615
Waterfall GPS: 36.03949,-82.37633

Directions:

From Burnsville, head west on US-19E for about two miles and turn right onto Jacks Creek Road.  Go 4.6 miles and turn left onto Coxes Creek Road.  In 4 miles, turn right onto US-19W south.  Drive 4.3 miles to a pull-off on the left.

Map:

Hike Description:

You can hear and partly see the waterfall from the pull-off.  A steep path leads down to a frontal view of the waterfall.

Continue down to the creek at the base.  The pool in front of the waterfall looks like would make a great swimhole.

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