Fisher Falls
Jackson County, North Carolina
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Jackson County, North Carolina
- Access status
- Town park trail with free trailhead permit; trailside view
- The walk
- About 2 miles return
- Ground & access
- Rocky park trail with steady climbing; rocks around the falls are very slippery.
From the Pinnacle Park parking area at the end of Fisher Creek Road, hike the West Fork Trail up Fisher Creek. In 0.3 miles turn right onto the East Fork trail. At 1 mile from the trailhead the cascading falls on East Fork Fisher Creek is down to the right of the trail. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
West Fork and East Fork trails in Pinnacle Park to Fisher Falls
Waterfall Hero gives 2.0 miles for the whole out-and-back hike, with the falls 1 mile from the trailhead.
Rocky park trail with steady climbing; rocks around the falls are very slippery.
Where to start
Small lot at the end of Fisher Creek Road, 2 miles from Skyline Drive in Sylva. The tourism authority says spaces may fill in peak seasons. Hiking requires a free permit filled out at the trailhead.
Timing & water
Open year round; the tourism authority recommends March through November and advises leashed dogs.
Before you go
Free. A free permit is completed at the trailhead box.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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