Whiteoak Falls & Jagged Rock Falls

Whiteoak Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on Whiteoak Creek just above the confluence with Nantahala River in Macon County, North Carolina.  Jagged Rock Falls is a 40-foot waterfall on an adjacent unnamed tributary.  The waterfalls are located in the Nantahala River Gorge in Nantahala National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Nantahala River Gorge (Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest)

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.25018,-83.64048
Waterfall GPS: 35.25016,-83.64196 (Jagged Rock Falls), 35.25073,-83.63992 (Whiteoak Falls)

Directions:

From Bryson City, head west on US-74 for about 20 miles and turn left on Wayah Road.  Go 4.1 miles and turn right on the unpaved Old River Road.  The road immediately crosses Whiteoak Creek on a bridge.  There is a spot to pull off on the right immediately after the bridge.

Map:

Hike Description:

Hike back across the bridge over Whiteoak Creek to Wayah Road.  Jagged Rock Falls tumbles down an unnamed tributary right where Old River Road splits.

Turn around and look for a path on the left just before the bridge that leads up the creek to Whiteoak Falls.

Blog Entries:

28-Dec-2020: Wayah Road Waterfalls

25-May-2013: Paddling the Tuck