Waterfall Hero Hikes: Mill Shoals (French Broad)

Mill Shoals is two 15-foot waterfalls - French Broad Falls and Shoal Creek Falls - on North Fork French Broad River and Shoal Creek, respectively, in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The waterfalls are located on private property at Living Waters Ministry, but public access is allowed.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Living Waters Ministry
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes, but must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (2+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.22379,-82.86083
Waterfall GPS: 35.22383,-82.86161 (French Broad Falls), 35.22389,-82.86131 (Shoal Creek Falls)

Directions:

From Brevard, head west on US-64 for about nine miles and turn right on NC-215 north. Drive about 7.8 miles on NC-215 N to a pull-off on the left side of the road. Do not block gates or park anywhere else on the property.

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Hike Description:

At the end of the parking area, follow the short path down to the river where there are rocks to view the waterfalls from. French Broad Falls is to the left.