Dill Falls is a beautiful 50-foot waterfall located on Tanasee Creek in Nanthala National Forest in Jackson County. It’s not the easiest to drive through as you do go on a one-way slightly winding unpaved road. There are pull offs so cars can pass every so often.
Despite the road conditions, it is still totally worth the trek, as you access two waterfalls from the same parking area and it’s only 0.5 miles roundtrip to each one. Plus it’s not very well known, so there’s a good chance you’ll have these two beauties all to yourself.
There are two trails off to the right hand side of the parking area. Take the downhill trail to go to Dill Falls. The trail to Dill Falls is well defined and fairly easy to navigate. However some trees have fallen across the path, so you’ll need to make your way around them, hence the moderate rating. Once you reach the waterfall you can walk on some boulders to get a closer look. It’s very peaceful and usually no one else is around, so you can take your time.
To return to your car, return the way you came. Be sure to take the uphill trail while you are there to visit Upper Dill Falls. Skinny Dip Falls, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is only a few miles away and definitely worth a visit.
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