Jagged Rock Falls (Nantahala)

Jagged Rock Falls is a 40-foot roadside waterfall on an unnamed tributary of Nantahala River, in Macon County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Nantahala River Gorge in Nantahala National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Nantahala River Gorge (Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest)

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.25018,-83.64048
Waterfall GPS: 35.25016,-83.64196 

Directions:

From Bryson City, head west on US-74 for about 20 miles and turn left on Wayah Road.  Go 4.1 miles and turn right on the unpaved Old River Road.  The road immediately crosses Whiteoak Creek on a bridge.  There is a spot to pull off on the right immediately after the bridge.

Map:

Hike Description:

Walk back across the bridge, the waterfall is immediately across form where Old River Road splits from Wayah Road.

It's on a small stream and needs high water to look good.

Blog Entries:

15-Sep-2024: Drive through Nantahala Gorge

28-Dec-2020: Wayah Road Waterfalls