Waterfall Hero Hikes: Silver Run Falls (Nantahala)

Silver Run Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on Silver Run Creek in Jackson County. The waterfall is located in the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest outside of Cashiers. There is another waterfall above it as well.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles to Silver Run Falls and 0.4 to Upper Silver Run Falls
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy for Silver Run Falls and Moderate for Upper Silver Run Falls
Location: Nantahala Ranger District in Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: High for Silver Run Falls and Low for Upper Silver Run Falls
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery and its a steep climb to get above Silver Run Falls
Trailhead GPS: 35.06692,-83.06698
Waterfall GPS: 35.06617,-83.06542 (Silver Run Falls); 35.06714,-83.06430 (Upper Silver Run Falls)

Directions:

To visit the waterfall, head south on NC-107 from Cashiers for four miles from the intersection of NC-107 and US-64. There is a pull-off on the side of the road here and a Forest Service Sign for access to the waterfall.

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Hike Description:

Silver Run Falls Trail (#435) begins from the side of NC-105.

The trail crosses a footbridge and leads to the large pool at the base of Silver Run Falls.

There's plenty of rocks to climb around on or wade in the pool when the weather is warm. This is a popular area so expect a crowd.

When facing the waterfall, to the left is an obvious place to climb up using rocks and roots to hold on. It's steep, but plenty of handholds. Once at the top, follow the obvious path about 0.1 miles to Upper Silver Run Falls.