Picklesimer Rock House Falls

Picklesimer Rock House Falls is a 50-foot overhanging waterfall on a tributary of Abes Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest near Highlands.

Hike Length: 1.0 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.01233,-83.24928
Waterfall GPS: 35.01884,-83.25356

Directions:


From Highlands, head south on NC-28 for 6 miles and turn right on Blue Valley Road. This road changes to gravel and becomes FR-79 as it enters the forest. Go 4.2 miles and pull off on the left opposite a gated gravel road.

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Hike Description:


Hike the old road on past the gate.  In about 0.4 miles, the road passes through a wildlife clearing.


After the clearing, the road ends at a tributary.  Don't cross, turn right and follows the tributary upstream to the waterfall.


The rock house behind the waterfall is quite impressive.


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