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Yellow Creek Falls

4.3 (8 Ratings)
A short, easy hike to a rad waterfall.
0.7
mi
Distance
222
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Waterfall

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Flatter
Steeper
0.67mi
Distance
222ft
Elevation Gain
222ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
1,636ft
High Point
1,451ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
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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