Granny Burrell Falls

Jackson County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Jackson County, North Carolina
Access status: West-entrance route and parking researched
The walk: County guide lists 1.25 miles; return convention not stated
Ground & access: Downhill woodland trails, roots, a creek bridge and several junctions. Follow the magenta markers through the pine plantation and carry a trail map; the return climbs toward the west entrance.

Start at Salt Rock Gap on Panthertown Valley Trail #474. Stay left at the Deep Gap fork, then turn right onto Macs Gap Trail #482 at the next main junction. Follow it through the pine plantation and across Panthertown Creek. Beyond the bridge turn right onto Granny Burrell Falls Trail #486 for the short final approach.

Plan your visit

Salt Rock Gap to Granny Burrell Falls via trails #474, #482 and #486

The county guide gives 1.25 miles without labeling one-way or return. The old 0.31-mile figure describes only interior Trail #486, not this parking-to-falls approach.

Downhill woodland trails, roots, a creek bridge and several junctions. Follow the magenta markers through the pine plantation and carry a trail map; the return climbs toward the west entrance.

Where to start

Use Salt Rock Gap, the west entrance, at 3192 Breedlove Road in Glenville. From Cedar Creek Road turn onto Breedlove Road, continue to the pavement end, then turn left onto the gravel access to the parking area and gate. Do not attempt to drive through the valley from the east entrance.

Timing & water

Unknown: current site-specific conditions and seasonal access are not established.

Before you go

Unknown: fees and reservation requirements are not stated.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Jackson County, North Carolina.

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