Updated July 2026
Setrock Creek Falls
Setrock Creek Falls is a tiered waterfall, variously cited from about 55 to 75 feet, that flows over distinct rock steps at the foot of Mount Mitchell in Pisgah National Forest. The short trail starts near Black Mountain Campground; note that access has been affected by Hurricane Helene damage.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Pisgah National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Setrock Creek Falls drops about 55 feet. That makes it the 392nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 43% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Setrock Creek Falls Trail reaches it about 1.1 miles (out-and-back), rated easy. The nearest town is Busick. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Pisgah National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
No best-season window is documented for Setrock Creek Falls. As a general rule, waterfall flow peaks with spring snowmelt and after sustained rain, and drops sharply in late summer.
More North Carolina waterfalls
- Bridal Veil Falls · 120 ft
- Catawba Falls · 100 ft
- Courthouse Falls · 45 ft
- Crabtree Falls · 70 ft
- Cullasaja Falls · 200 ft
- Daniel Ridge Falls · 150 ft
- Dill Falls · 50 ft
- Douglas Falls · 60 ft
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