• Source: Roaring Fork Falls (Yancey County)

    • Roaring Fork Falls, also called Roaring Creek Falls, is a waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest, in North Carolina.


    Geology


    The falls is located on Roaring Fork, a tributary of the South Toe River, which itself is a tributary of the French Broad River. The creek is located in a forest that's filled with rhododendron and eastern hemlock. The creek is abundant with freshwater snails.


    Height


    There are some disputes as to the height of the falls. Kevin Adams' book, North Carolina Waterfalls, lists the height as "about 45 ft (17 m) high". North Carolina Waterfalls lists the falls as being 100 feet (30.9 m) "long".


    Visiting the Falls


    From the intersection of NC 80 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, go 2.2 miles north on NC 80 and turn left on South Toe River Road. Cross the bridge and turn left. Follow the road 0.2 miles to the gate and parking area. From here, follow the trail (passing concrete bunkers formerly used to store explosives) for 0.61 mi. (1.34 km) to a side trail that will lead to the falls in 300 ft (93 m).


    Nearby Falls


    Setrock Creek Falls
    Mitchell Falls
    Douglas Falls
    Walker Falls
    Whiteoak Creek Falls
    Crabtree Falls


    References



    Roaring Fork Falls on NCWaterfalls.com
    Video overview of Roaring Fork Falls

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