Harper Creek Falls is built by two large rock slides being stacked one behind the other. The rock slides create a sort of two step cascade into a deep pool of water deep enough to wade in. These falls are very popular despite how badly washed out the trail is to get to them.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best Hikes to Harper Creek Falls

hikers

1. Harper Creek Falls Trail — Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area

4.66km

01:23

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

2. Harper Creek Trail & Raider Camp Creek Trail loop — Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area

14.5km

04:13

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 550 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 January

1°C

-8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area, Avery County, North Carolina, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Beacon Heights Overlook

Shortoff Mountain

Big Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook

View from Hawksbill Mountain

Moses Cone Manor

Flat Rock Viewpoint

Polecat Knob

Chestnut Mountain

Greentown Trail

Long Arm Mountain

Green Mountain

Jackson Knob

Harper Creek Falls

1. Harper Creek Falls Trail — Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area

2. Harper Creek Trail & Raider Camp Creek Trail loop — Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️