Depending on the time of year, these falls could be anything from a trickle to a cascading waterfall. The falls are located on a steep section on a fork of Thompson Creek. This entire drainage is a good water source for hikers, and the falls are worth the visit and not far off the main trail.

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1. Thompson Creek & Pilot Rock Trail loop from Pisgah Inn — Pisgah National Forest

13.5km

04:33

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680m

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2. Thompson Creek & Pilot Rock Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

8.75km

03:04

500m

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Elevation 1,100 m

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Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States

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Upper & Lower Thompson Falls

1. Thompson Creek & Pilot Rock Trail loop from Pisgah Inn — Pisgah National Forest

2. Thompson Creek & Pilot Rock Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

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