Woodruff Branch Falls (Wilson Creek)

Woodruff Branch Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Anthony Creek, in Caldwell County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Wilson Creek area of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Wilson Creek (Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.05910,-81.73212
Waterfall GPS: 36.05893,-81.73310

Directions:

From Lenoir, head west on NC-90 for about 19 miles and turn left on Anthony Creek Road.  The turn is right before NC-90 changes to gravel.  Go 2.9 miles on Anthony Creek Road, which changes to gravel after about a mile, and pull off on the right just before the bridge over Woodruff Branch.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the road.  A path on river left leads up to the main drop, but it was covered in downfall when I visited.

Just downstream of the road where Woodruff Branch flows into Anthony Creek, there is a nice cascade and swimhole on the creek.

Here's a video of the falls.

Blog Entries:

19-Feb-2023: Wilson Creek Waterfalls