Roaring Fork Falls (Yancey County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roaring Fork Falls |
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| Location | Pisgah National Forest, Yancey County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°46′01″N 82°11′34″W / 35.76681°N 82.19273°W |
| Type | Cascade, Slide |
| Total height | 45 feet (14 m) - disputed |
Roaring Fork Falls, also known as Roaring Creek Falls, is a beautiful waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. It's a great spot to visit and enjoy nature!
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About Roaring Fork Falls
The waterfall gets its water from Roaring Fork, which is a small stream. This stream is a tributary (a smaller stream that flows into a larger one) of the South Toe River. The South Toe River then flows into the larger French Broad River.
The area around the creek is a lovely forest. You'll find many rhododendron plants there, which have beautiful flowers. There are also tall Eastern hemlock trees. Look closely in the creek, and you might even spot some freshwater snails moving around!
How Tall is Roaring Fork Falls?
People don't always agree on the exact height of Roaring Fork Falls. One book, "North Carolina Waterfalls" by Kevin Adams, says the falls are about 45 feet (17 meters) tall. However, a website called North Carolina Waterfalls describes the falls as being 100 feet (30.9 meters) "long," which might mean the total length of the water flowing down the rocks.
Visiting Roaring Fork Falls
It's easy to visit Roaring Fork Falls! Here's how to get there:
- First, find the intersection of NC 80 and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- From there, drive 2.2 miles north on NC 80.
- Turn left onto South Toe River Road.
- Cross the bridge and then turn left again.
- Follow this road for about 0.2 miles until you reach a gate and a parking area.
- From the parking area, you'll find a trail. Follow this trail for about 0.61 miles (1.34 kilometers).
- You will then see a side trail. Take this side trail, and it will lead you to the falls in about 300 feet (93 meters).
Other Waterfalls Nearby
If you enjoy waterfalls, there are several others close to Roaring Fork Falls that you might like to explore:
More Information
- Roaring Fork Falls on NCWaterfalls.com
- Video overview of Roaring Fork Falls
