Herrin Knob Falls (Tanasee)

Herrin Knob Falls is a 25-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: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.  The last part of the hike is bushwhacking.
Trailhead GPS: 35.29257,-82.94023
Waterfall GPS: 35.29625,-82.93784

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 pull off on the right just after crossing Tanasee Creek.

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Hike Description:

Hike back across the bridge on FR-4663 and turn left on an old logging road following Tanasee Creek upstream on river-left. In about 0.2 miles, the old road crosses the creek and heads away from the creek. Get off the road after crossing the creek and bushwhack upstream on river-right side about another 0.25 miles to the waterfall. The forest is pretty open so it's an easy bushwhack.

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