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Roaring Fork Falls

Yancey County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Yancey County, North Carolina
Access status
Source-reviewed route and parking
The walk
1.4 miles round trip
Ground & access
Gentle gravel climb followed by a rooty forest path; wet rock and winter ice near the falls. Not stroller or wheelchair suitable.
Reviewed visitor source

Cross the road from the Busick Work Center parking and follow the signed gravel service road around the gate. Before the road crosses Roaring Fork Creek, take the right-hand footpath over the small wooden bridge. Continue the short rooted path to the waterfall and return the same way.

Plan your visit

Roaring Fork Falls Trail from Busick Work Center

Only the stated source distance is supported; mapped proximity is not a walking distance.

Gentle gravel climb followed by a rooty forest path; wet rock and winter ice near the falls. Not stroller or wheelchair suitable.

Where to start

Small gravel lot on the left just before the Busick Work Center gate, with approximately five to six spaces. From NC-80 take South Toe River Road, cross the bridge, turn left toward the work center and continue about 0.2 mile. Do not block the work-center gate.

Timing & water

Explore Asheville reports the trail reopened after Helene repairs. Check forest alerts and Blue Ridge Parkway closures before driving; NC-80 is the described alternative approach.

Before you go

Unknown: current fees or reservation requirements were not established in the reviewed source.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

Explore North Carolina

Waterfall location

Yancey County, North Carolina.

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