Roaring Fork Creek Falls, located in the Pisgah National Forest in Burnsville, NC, is a long 50 foot cascade in a very pretty setting. Roaring Fork Falls is almost as long as it is high, with numerous cascades pouring into a small, clear pool at the base. Roaring Fork Creek feeds into the nearby Toe River and the falls is surrounded by rhododendron, which are very pretty when blooming. It’s easy to find and an easy 1 mile round trip hike.
The hike to Roaring Fork Creek Falls starts on the opposite side of the road from the parking area. You will see a sign pointing you toward the falls. Go around the gate onto a mostly flat forest service road, which winds gradually uphill. You will pass several bunkers formerly used to store explosives along the side of the trail. Just before the road crosses the creek, turn right and cross a small wooden bridge, onto the Roaring Fork Falls trail. This forest path is easy, slightly uphill, and ends at Roaring Fork Creek Falls about 300 feet from the bridge.
Waterfalls nearby include Setrock Creek Falls and Crabtree Falls. Other sights nearby are the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Mount Mitchell State Park and the Mount Mitchell Golf Club Resort.
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