Rock Creek Falls
About
Rock Creek Falls is a waterfall in Henderson County, North Carolina, sitting at about 2,218 feet. The nearest town is Flat Rock, about 5.5 miles away. Fall is the most comfortable time to visit, with October typically bringing highs around 70°F and lows near 43°F, based on typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation. That month also averages about 10 wet days, compared with 15 to 16 in midsummer. Several hikes lie close by, including the Green River Trail about a mile away and FC Falls and Ray's Rock Trail, each about 2 miles off. For paddling, Mud Creek is roughly 5 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
2,218 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Rock 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: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–84°F and lows of 33–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pisgah Forest 3 Ne, NC weather station, 9.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high26° low
- Feb53° high28° low
- Mar60° high34° low
- Apr69° high41° low
- May75° high50° low
- Jun81° high58° low
- Jul84° high62° low
- Aug83° high61° low
- Sep78° high55° low
- Oct70° high43° low
- Nov61° high33° low
- Dec52° high28° low
Nearby
- Green River TrailHiking1.1 mi
- FC FallsHiking1.9 mi
- Ray's Rock TrailHiking1.9 mi
- The Ridge TrailHiking2 mi
- Mud CreekCanoeing4.9 mi
- Crab CreekCanoeing5.8 mi
- Bat ForkCanoeing8.1 mi
- Little RiverCanoeing8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
