Silver Run Falls
Jackson County, North Carolina
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Location
- Jackson County, North Carolina
- Access status
- Researched walking route
- The walk
- About 0.24 mile return
- Ground & access
- Natural-surface trail; county tourism rates it easy.

A short footpath and bridge lead to Silver Run Falls south of Cashiers.
Plan your visit
Silver Run Falls Trail 435
USFS gives 0.12 mile one-way, approximately 0.24 mile round-trip.
Natural-surface trail; county tourism rates it easy.
Where to start
Designated NC 107 pullout on the left when driving south from Cashiers. Tourism lists 3675 NC-107; its mileage varies from older county maps, so use the signed site.
Timing & water
County tourism lists all-year visiting; current USFS page has no closure notice. This does not guarantee conditions on arrival.
Before you go
Fees or reservations not stated in the current sources.
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