Hike Length: 3.8 miles
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking onlyDogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.32786,-83.10168
Waterfall GPS: 35.34315,-83.09664
Directions:
From Cullohwee, head south on NC-107 for about 2.5 miles and turn left on Caney Fork Road. Drive 2 miles and turn left on Moses Creek Road. Go 2 miles and turn right where the pavement ends. In 0.4 miles, the road enters the forest and becomes FR-4651. Drive 0.4 miles to a right-hand switchback and park.
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Hike Description:
The hike begins in the curve in FR-4651 and follows a path upstream along Moses Creek. At about 0.6 miles, the trail crosses Moses Creek, which will be a wade in high water. At 1.2 miles is a crossing of West Fork Moses Creek. Right after crossing, turn left and follow an overgrown path upstream to the base of lowest portion of Moses Creek Falls.
The waterfall continues up the creek, but can't see more from here. Return to the main path and go left. At 1.6 miles from the start, the trail cuts sharply to the left and climbs up. This old road will go back towards West Fork Moses Creek and passes by the upper section of the waterfall.
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