Wesser Falls (Nantahala)

Wesser Falls, also called Worser Wesser Falls, is a small waterfall on Nantahala River in Swain County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Nantahala River Gorge on the grounds of Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Hike Length: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Nantahala Outdoor Center

Trail Users: None
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.33063,-83.59245
Waterfall GPS: 35.33358,-83.59030

Directions:

From Bryson City, get on US-74 and head west for 12.7 miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center and turn left into the Appalachian Trail parking area.

Map:

Hike Description:

Cross back across the main road and turn right on US-19 and walk to the bridge over the river.  Turn left and cross the bridge then right at the bathrooms towards the camping area.  The waterfall is visible from across the railroad tracks.  Due to the jagged rocks, paddlers are prohibited from going over the falls.

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