Double Branch Falls (Pisgah)

Double Branch Falls is a tall waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Parker Creek, in Transylvania County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Location: Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.  Reaching the waterfall requires bushwhacking off the forest road a ways.
Trailhead GPS: 35.21293,-82.93822
Waterfall GPS: 35.21031,-82.93526

Directions:

From Brevard, head west on US-64 and turn right on NC-215. Go 8.7 miles and turn left on Tanasee Gap Road. Drive 4.6 miles on Tanasee Gap Road to a pull-off on the left at the gated Forest Road 9999.

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Hike Description:

Hike the FR-9999 for less than a quarter-mile to a clearing with a campsite where the road makes a sharp turn to the right. Bushwhack in a southeast direction towards the sound of falling water. A huge tree fell at the base so it's hard to get a good picture and Double Branch is a pretty small stream.

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