Map:
Points of Interest:
Bear Creek Falls:
Bear Creek Falls is a seasonal waterfall on a tributary of Beech Creek.
Beech Creek Waterfall:
Beech Creek Waterfall is a small waterfall near where the trail becomes steep.
Big Laurel Falls is relatively easy to access from the Standing Indian area of Nantahala National Forest.
Bull Cove Falls:
Bull Cove Falls is a 40-foot waterfall in two sections on Bull Cove Creek.
High Falls is the largest and most scenic waterfall in the area.
Southern Nantahala Wilderness is home to a tremendous number of wildflowers. Here are some narrow-leaved sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) growing along Beech Creek.
Decaying plant material on the forest floor makes for a perfect growing environment for fungi. Here are some mushrooms I found growing on a log.
Invertebrates like spiders, insects, and snails are common in the forest, but you may have to look a little closer to spot them. Here's a snail I saw near the headwaters of Beech Creek.
The many creeks in the wilderness lead to moist conditions ideal for amphibians. The ref eft, or juvenile stage, of Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens) are easy to spot with their bright orange color.
31-Dec-2021: Pickens Nose
28-May-2017: Murphy Area Waterfalls
27-May-2017: Beech Creek Loop Hike
23-Oct-2014: Franklin Waterfalls
External Links:
Wilderness.net website: https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=571
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