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Yellow Creek Falls

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 4.3 (8)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Tapoco
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“A short, easy hike to a rad waterfall. ”

Shaun Blom
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Miles

0.9

KM

Out and Back

1,609' 490 m

High

1,477' 450 m

Low

132' 40 m

Up

132' 40 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Waterfall

Overview

It is a short trail. Not too difficult, but you might want to leave granny in the car.

Need to Know

Yellow Creek Mountain Trail (#48) is nearby. This trail does not connect.

Description

This waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest is a hidden gem that most people just drive on past. Roughly 3/10 of a mile, this brief trail does not have any major inclines or declines. Tree roots and rocks are abundant, as is typical for the area, hence the intermediate rating.

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  4.3 from 8 votes

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#116

in North Carolina

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Yellow Creek Falls.
May 1, 2017 near Robbins…, NC

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Sep 20, 2022
Miguel S
Jul 13, 2020
Cm Schnet
great little 3/10 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall.
May 21, 2019
dee angel
Jul 22, 2018
Shaun Blom
0.5mi — 0h 30m
Jul 9, 2017
Casey Breeden
0.8mi
Apr 25, 2016
Robert Beasley

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