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Beetree Fork Falls

Transylvania County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
33 ft (10 m)
Location
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Access status
Documented road walk and bank scramble on national forest land
The walk
About 0.6 mile return, mostly road walking, plus a short bank scramble
Ground & access
Walking on the edge of NC 215, then a steep bank scramble rated difficult. The source warns of hazards at this site.
Kevin Adams, NC Waterfalls: Beetree Fork Falls

From Beech Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway, drive about 6 miles south on NC 215 and park on the right at the start of Forest Road 5030. There is nowhere to park at the falls. Walk 0.3 mile south along NC 215 until you hear and see the falls from the road, then climb down the bank to the base. You can also park across from Forest Road 140 and walk 0.3 mile north. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Road walk along NC 215 from Forest Road 5030 or Forest Road 140, then a bank scramble to Beetree Fork Falls

NC Waterfalls gives a 0.3-mile road walk from either parking spot to the falls; doubled for the return. The bank scramble is not measured.

Walking on the edge of NC 215, then a steep bank scramble rated difficult. The source warns of hazards at this site.

Where to start

Start of Forest Road 5030 beside NC 215 (GPS 35.253501, -82.894334), or beside NC 215 across from Forest Road 140 (GPS 35.2477, -82.88794). No parking at the falls.

Timing & water

Current road and creek conditions not verified.

Before you go

No fee or booking stated. Landowner listed as Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Transylvania County, North Carolina.

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