Waterfall Hero Hikes: Dill Falls (Tanasee)

Dill Falls is a 60-foot waterfall on Tanasee Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.4 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: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.28272,-82.94111
Waterfall GPS: 35.28328,-82.94360

Directions:

From Brevard, go west on US-64 for about 8 miles and turn right on NC-215 North. Go approximately 14.4 miles and turn left on Forest Road 4663. Alternately, if coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn onto NC-215 South and go 2.7 miles to Forest Road 4663 on the right. Go about 2.5 miles on FR-4663 and bear left on FR-4663B. Drive about 0.6 miles to the end of FR-4663B.

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Hike Description:

At the end of Forest Road 4663B, there are trails splitting in three directions. Take the center trail, which immediately splits. You can go straight over holes, dug to prevent 4WD driving in this old road, or take a path around them and shortly come out on Tanasee Creek below the waterfall. Follow the creek upstream along rocks for a good view of the falls.