Perry Park Waterfall (Beech Mountain)

Perry Park Waterfall is a small roadside waterfall on Pond Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Perry Park along the Beech Mountain Trails.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Beech Mountain Trails
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.19445,-81.86713
Waterfall GPS: 36.19440,-81.86693

Directions:

From Boone, head south on NC-105 for about 13 miles and turn right on NC-184 north. Go just over 4 miles and turn left and then right to stay on NC-184, which becomes Beech Mountain Parkway. In 4.3 miles, turn right on Tamarack Road and Perry Park will be on the right in 0.3 miles.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the parking area and there is a picnic area next to it. The area is developed and there are culvert pipes visible at the top so not the most scenic waterfall around, but easy enough to visit.

Blog Entries:

09-Jun-2018: Beech Mountain Waterfalls

External Links:

Beech Mountain website: https://beechmtn.com/hiking/