Waterfall Hero Hikes: Toms Creek Falls (Pisgah)

Toms Creek Falls is a 60-foot tiered waterfall on its namesake creek in McDowell County. The waterfall is located in the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest near Marion.

Hike Length: 0.6 mile
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery
Trailhead GPS: 35.77452,-82.05678
Waterfall GPS: 35.77757,-82.06220

Directions:

From I-40 in Marion take exit 86 and get on NC-226 north, which will become US-221 north. Drive a total of 12 miles from the interstate and turn left on Huskins Branch Road. This road is initially paved, turns to gravel and then back to paved. Drive 1.2 miles on Huskins Branch Road and stop at a parking area on the right, just before a bridge over Toms Creek.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, hike the short Falls Branch Trail (#214) to the base of the waterfall. There's a wooden overlook or you can climb up to the creek at the base of the waterfall.