Granite Falls (Gunpowder Creek)

Granite Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on Gunpowder Creek, in Caldwell County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located at the Granite Falls Sewer Plant.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Granite Falls Sewer Plant
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: Comply with all signs and do not trespass around the sewer plant
Trailhead GPS: 35.79907,-81.41047
Waterfall GPS: 35.79969,-81.41090

Directions:

From Hickory, head north on US-321 for about 5 miles and take the exit for Granite Falls.  Turn right on Falls Avenue and go 1.5 miles and turn right on Meandering Way.  Follow this for just over a mile through a golf course community to a gate.  If it's open, you can drive past the gate to a second gate.  There is a small parking area on the right.  Do not try to enter if the outer gate is closed and do not go through the second gate.

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Hike Description:

There is a small viewing platform next to the parking area.  The view isn't great, but I'm not entirely certain public access is allowed, so I wouldn't recommend exploring for a better view.

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