Waterfalls Park Falls (Bobby McLean)

Waterfalls Park Falls is a waterfall in three sections on Blood Camp Branch in Avery County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Bobby McLean Memorial Park, also called Waterfalls Park, in Newland.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Bobby McLean Memorial Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.10052,-81.92988 
Waterfall GPS: 36.10045,-81.92937

Directions:

From Boone, head south on NC-105 for about 17 miles and turn right on US-221 south. In 0.6 miles, go straight on NC-181 north, where US-221 turns left. Go 3.4 miles and turn right on NC-194 north. Waterfalls Park is on the right in just over a mile. It's immediately across from Dollar General.

Map:

Hike Description:

The lowest section of the waterfall is visible from the parking area.

A short path leads up to the middle and upper sections.

It's a small waterfall and on a small stream, but really nice for a roadside waterfall.

Blog Entries:

09-Jun-2018: Beech Mountain Waterfalls