Tanasee Creek Falls (Nantahala)

Tanasee Creek Falls is a waterfall in two sections on its namesake in Jackson County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Location: Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.  There is a creek wade just before reaching the falls. 
Trailhead GPS: 35.25800,-82.94275
Waterfall GPS: 35.25525,-82.94065

Directions:

From Brevard, head west on US-64 for about 8 miles and turn right on NC-215 north just before Rosman. Drive just under 14 miles and turn left on Charleys Creek Road. Go 1.9 miles to a small parking lot with a picnic area on the left.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, follow Tanasee Creek downstream. There is some semblance of a path for most of the ways on river-left side, but it may be easiest to creek walk as well. When you reach the confluence of Pinhook Creek, cross Tanasee Creek and you're at the top of Tanasee Creek Falls. Go downstream a short ways on river-right side and find the easiest path to get down to creek level at the base of the waterfall.

Blog Entries:

26-May-2017: Waterfalls along Charleys Creek Road