Shoal Creek Falls
About
Shoal Creek Falls is a waterfall in Transylvania County, North Carolina, sitting at about 2,265 feet. The nearest town is Etowah, about 5 miles away. Fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 70°F highs and 43°F lows in October, and summer brings the most frequent rain, with about 16 wet days in July and August. Several other outdoor spots sit within a mile. Crab Creek offers canoeing about half a mile away, and the Boundary Trail, Ruffed Grouse Trail and Ridgeline Trail are all hikes under a mile off. For paddling a little farther afield, the Little River is about 6 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
2,265 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Shoal 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, 4.1 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
- Crab CreekCanoeing0.6 mi
- Boundary TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Ruffed Grouse TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Ridgeline TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Little RiverCanoeing5.7 mi
- Davidson RiverRiver fishing6.4 mi
- Ship RockRock climbing7 mi
- Sycamore Flats Picnic ShelterCamping7.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
