Grassy Creek Falls
About
Grassy Creek Falls is a waterfall in Mitchell County, North Carolina, sitting at about 3,099 feet. The nearest town is Spruce Pine, about 4 miles away. The most comfortable time to visit is late spring through early fall. A nearby weather station records typical highs of about 71°F in May and 74°F in September, with July averaging around 81°F. Winters are cold, with typical January lows near 24°F. Several other outdoor spots lie close by. Orchard Trail and Long Branch Trail are both about 2 miles away, and Gillespie Gap Trail is under 3 miles off. Armstrong Creek, about 4 miles away, offers canoeing.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
3,099 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Grassy Creek Falls
North Carolina
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–81°F and lows of 39–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Spruce Pine 2 Ne, NC weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high24° low
- Feb47° high26° low
- Mar55° high32° low
- Apr64° high39° low
- May71° high48° low
- Jun78° high57° low
- Jul81° high60° low
- Aug80° high59° low
- Sep74° high53° low
- Oct65° high42° low
- Nov56° high31° low
- Dec48° high27° low
Nearby
- Orchard TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Long Branch TrailHiking2 mi
- Gillespie Gap TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Armstrong CreekCanoeing4.3 mi
- Northern Mountains RegionRock climbing7.1 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec AreaRiver fishing7.6 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks CampgroundCamping7.6 mi
- Buck CreekCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
