Rattlesnake Falls (Needmore)

Rattlesnake Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on Rattlesnake Creek above the confluence with Little Tennessee River in Swain County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Needmore Game Land.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Needmore Game Land

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.30328,-83.52626
Waterfall GPS: 35.30339,-83.52640

Directions:

From Bryson City, head west on US-74 for about 8 miles and turn left on Needmore Road.  Go 5.6 miles and turn right on Big Dog Road, a narrow gravel road.  Drive 0.25 miles and pull off on the right at the top of the waterfall.  There is only room for 1 vehicle.

Map:

Hike Description:

The top of the waterfall is easily visible, but I didn't see a reasonable way down and it didn't seem worth it to try.

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