Upper Dill Falls is a beautiful 25-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. To reach Upper Dill Falls, take the uphill trail from the parking area that is to the right of the trail leading down to Dill Falls. The trail is short, but steep. To reach the waterfall, go up the steep incline and once the trail levels off, you should hear the waterfall. Look around and you should see a small trail heading down. This trail will take you the rest of the way to Upper Dill Falls. The trail down to the waterfall is very steep, so be careful! 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 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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