Buck Creek Falls (Woods Mountain)

Buck Creek Falls is a waterfall in several sections in McDowell County.  The waterfall is on private property but can be viewed roadside.

Hike Length: None
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Private
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 35.73244,-82.11151
Waterfall GPS: 35.73321,-82.11166

Directions:

From Marion, head west on US-70 for about 2 miles and turn right on NC-80/Buck Creek Road.  Drive 5.4 miles to a pull-off on the left in a right hand curve at a private gated road.  Park without blocking the gate.

Map:

Hike Description:

Cross the street and walk to the end of the guardrail.  There's an obscured view of the waterfall from the road here, especially in the summer.

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05-Jul-2020: Black Mountain Waterfalls