Brooks Creek Tributary Waterfall (Nantahala)

Brooks Creek Tributary Waterfall is a 25-foot roadside waterfall on an unnamed tributary of Brooks Creek 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: 35.03019,-83.22845
Waterfall GPS: 35.03055,-83.22836

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 2.7 miles (0.3 miles after passing Brooks Creek Falls) and the waterfall will be on the right.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall can easily be seen from the road, though the view is somewhat overgrown.

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30-Dec-2020: Highlands Waterfalls