Bullhead Creek Waterfall (Stone Mountain)

Bullhead Creek Waterfall is a 12-foot waterfall on its namesake in Wilkes County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Stone Mountain State Park.

Hike Length: 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour 
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Stone Mountain State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Must be on a ≤ 6-foot leash.
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.39833,-81.06146
Waterfall GPS: 36.39959,-81.06148

Directions:

From Elkin, head north on US-21 for about 13 miles and turn left on Traphill Road.  Go 4.4 miles and turn right on John P Frank Parkway.  Drive 6 miles, entering the park, and right into the parking area just before the bridge over Bullhead Creek.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, a gated dirt road heads up along the creek.  In a couple hundred feet, an obvious path to the left leads down to the creek at the base of the waterfall.

Blog Entries:

06-Nov-2021: Fall Hike at Stone Mountain

External Links:

NC State Parks website: https://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park/home