Piney Bowl Falls

Rick Henry’s April 2015 visit started at the FR 1004D/NC 7490 gate, followed an old logging road briefly, then bushwhacked east through two bluff lines. He reached South Piney Falls first and followed the bluff base north to Piney Bowl. Current safe bluff breaks and access are unverified.

The opened firsthand account does not give a measured total walking distance. Its five-waterfall exploration is not assigned a guessed return length.

Trail-less, steep bushwhack across two bluff lines; rocks and slippery slopes. Substantial uphill return.

Where to start

Henry parked at the FR 1004D/NC 7490 gate at 35.74915, -93.28691 in 2015, reached from FR 1004. Current road condition, gate restrictions and parking authorization are unknown.

Timing & water

April 2015 conditions only; current flow and access are unknown.

Before you go

Current permissions, fees and reservations are unknown.