Newt Falls (Wilson Creek)

Newt Falls is a tall waterfall on Steels Creek in Burke County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Wilson Creek area of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.4 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Difficult
Location: Wilson Creek (Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.  The climb down to see the waterfall is very difficult.
Trailhead GPS: 35.94715,-81.85547
Waterfall GPS: 35.94514,-81.85596

Directions:

From Morganton, head north on NC-181 for about 21 miles to FR-496 on the left. Alternately, if coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway, take NC-181 south for 6.2 miles to FR-496 on the right. Follow this gravel road for 0.9 mile to an obvious pull-off on the left.

Map:

Hike Description:

Go south on the MST from the parking lot for just over 0.1 miles to where it crosses Steels Creek above the top of Newt Falls.

Try to find the best way to go down for a good view. Stay as close as possible to the creek and you should come out at rocky spot where you can get out into the creek at the base of the part of the waterfall in the picture. The waterfall continues down, but I didn't go any further.

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