Brooks Creek Falls (Nantahala)

Brooks Creek Falls is a 50-foot roadside waterfall on its namesake in Macon County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.03067,-83.22510
Waterfall GPS: 35.03089,-83.22453

Directions:

From Highlands, head south on NC-28 for 2.1 miles and turn right on Clear Creek Road.  Go 1.2 miles and turn right on gravel Forest Road 367.  Drive 2.4 miles and the waterfall will be on the right.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the road, no hike required.  A scramble path on river left leads to a closer view.

Blog Entries:

30-Dec-2020: Highlands Waterfalls