Setrock Creek Falls

A pretty falls which normally has low flow. During those times, the creek splits into multiple cascades as it comes down its 3 main sections. Excellent for families with kids to visit as the pool at the base is relatively flat, safe and fun.

Directions

Driving

Setrock Creek Falls is located in the Black Mountain campground. Parking is available across from the campground entrance for non-campers (hikes to Setrock Creek Falls and Mount Mitchell both start within the campground). From the intersection of NC Hwy. 80 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, go West on NC 280 for 2.2 miles. Turn left on South Toe River Road (there is a sign for Black Mountain Campground). Past the golf course, the road turns to gravel and becomes FR 472. Bear right at the next junction (there is another sign for the campground) and reach the campground at 2.8 miles. Parking is on the left.

Trail

Hike across the road bridge into the campground, then bear left on the first road. Follow the signs for the Group campground and the Mount Mitchell trail. The trail to the falls is the second one on the right, past the Mt. Mitchell trail (both are signed). It's just a few hundred feet to the falls.