Experience Roaring Fork Falls Trail & Setrock Creek Falls Trail in Yancey County

The Roaring Fork Falls is an easy 1/2-mile trail that leads to a waterfall known for its roar. The gravel walking path is smooth most of the way. There are two concrete buildings along the trail, old bunkers used for storing explosives from the old mill days.

The Setrock Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back easy trail with some exposed roots in the ground. It features a cute little waterfall.

To access both trails in one trip, we will park at the Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead and do that out-and-back. We are not able to drive to the Setrock Creek Falls Trailhead because part of the road is closed, but we can do the scenic walk the 2.5 miles to the Black Mountain Campground where there are public restrooms right inside the campground. From there, we follow the signs and white blazes for Setrock Creek Falls. We will have to walk back to where we parked.

I haven't done this walk before, but it seems to be about 7 miles total, all of it easy.

Dress for the weather. If it has rained recently, wear light hiking boots; otherwise tennis shoes should be fine. Bring plenty of water and a protein snack. (Depending on how you come, you'll be able to lunch at Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Marion, or Black Mountain. Better yet, bring a picnic!)

Dogs should be welcome on this walk. Trail strollers should work ok. I plan to use one walking stick, though I doubt most will need one.