Mouse Creek Falls NC – 41-Foot Waterfall on Big Creek Trail

Trail Overview

Mouse Creek Falls, along the Big Creek Trail past Midnight Hole, cascades 41 feet into Big Creek. It runs 4 mi round trip on Big Creek Trail (0.5 mi past Midnight Hole), featuring a 41-foot waterfall that cascades into Big Creek; the National Park Service specifically warns not to climb the rocks, which are slippery from mist and algae.

Where It Is

Big Creek Trail from Big Creek Picnic Area, Big Creek Trailhead (Waterville Road, I-40 Exit 451).

Good to Know

Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season. Source: National Park Service (nps.gov).

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