Waterfall Hero Hikes: Fisher Falls (Pinnacle)

Fisher Falls is a cascading waterfall on East Fork Fisher Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in Pinnacle Park, owned by the town of Sylva.

Hike Length: 2.0 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Pinnacle Park

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.42245,-83.19123
Waterfall GPS: 35.43021,-83.18288

Directions:

From Sylva, head north on Skyline Drive for about a mile and turn left on Fisher Creek Road right after passing under US-74. Follow Fisher Creek Road for 2 miles to the end at a small parking area for the park.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, hike West Fork Trail that follows Fisher Creek upstream. In 0.3 miles, turn right on East Fork Creek. At 1 mile from the trailhead, the waterfall will down from the trail to the right.