Grogan Creek Falls is a nice way to getaway in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Obviously, this is one of our favorite destinations. There are an endless amount of waterfalls and it isn’t too far away. We were a bit surprised how secluded Grogan Creek Falls was, and it was a bit of a longer hike than we thought so it made for a good leg stretcher. This waterfall can also easily be paired with Cedar Rock Falls since it is on the way to it.
The trail to the waterfall begins at the Pisgah Wildlife Center and Fish Hatchery behind the gate and over the bridge. We made a right on the orange blazed, Cat Gap Trail. which is the trail Cedar Rock Falls is off of. This trail starts off with an incline that goes up for a while before it levels off, so this could be more difficult than moderate. Eventually we reached the blue blazed Butter Gap Trail to our right we turned on.
At the next intersection we continued left on the Butter Gap Trail, and Grogan Creek Falls has a short side trail to the left off this trail. The total hike to the falls is 1.9 miles one way, and it’s a distance of 3.9 miles round trip. After the first part of the incline on Cat Gap Loop this trail becomes a lot easier with little elevation change. There are many wet patches and erosion from bicycles though.
Once we reached the waterfall we had easy access to the top. We pointed the camera over the rocks on the tripod for a look downward, but we didn’t get too close to the edge. Be careful at the top because it is slick and a tumble down would probably be fatal.
Grogan Creek Falls is personally one of my favorites in the Pisgah National Forest. Even though it is only 20 feet it feels powerful from all the water spilling over. The side trail to the base of the falls is steep and slick, so it will take some squirming down, but it’s doable.
The cascade of the waterfall is wide too, but it makes have a beautiful appearance as it covers over the rocks. Just as we were leaving this waterfall some clouds were moving in, so we made good timing getting out of here too.
Around the trail to the waterfall there is intriguing scenery. From moss to mushrooms and even Picklesimmer Fields, which seems like a rare sight in the mountains.
Grogan Creek Falls is free to visit, but donations can be made at Pisgah National Forest Visitor Center. The falls is accessible year around and daily. Dogs are allowed on leashes, and keep in mind this is also a bicycle friendly trail.
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