Setrock Creek Falls is a 75 foot waterfall that is off the beaten path. It is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Burnsville, North Carolina at the base of Mount Mitchell. The waterfall is located inside the Black Mountain Campground, so if you’re not camping there you will need to park in the parking lot across from the bridge from the campground entrance.
The trail can be a bit challenging to find. From the parking lot across from the campground, you’ll cross the bridge and take the first road to the left (just across from the campground office). Stay on the road.
You’ll pass a multi-trail entrance on your left. Do not take this trail. After a short walk up the road you will see a trail post marker for the Mt. Mitchell trail on your right. Continue on the road until you get to the trail entrance with a marker for Setrock Falls.
The trail is an easy 1 mile out and back round trip. The trail is clearly defined and leads straight to the waterfall, however there are a lot of roots covering the trail. After you have hiked to Setrock Creek Falls, return to your car the way you came.
Other waterfalls in the area include Crabtree Falls and Roaring Fork Creek Falls. While in the area, be sure to check out the Mt. Mitchell Scenic Byway or the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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