Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area
Area Status: Temporarily Closed
With fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls, Wilson Creek offers great adventures for hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and backpacking.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Pisgah and Nantahala remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. |
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Rentals & Guides: | Several outfitter guides have permits for the area for rock climbing and other activities. Contact the District Office for more information. |
Open Season: | Open all year. Restroom is closed in the winter. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Closest Towns: | Edgemont, Mortimer |
Restroom: | vault |
General Information
General Notes:Grandfather Ranger District
109 Lawing Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-2144
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Harper Creek Trail 260
- Hunt Fish Falls Trail 263
- Lost Cove Trail 262
- North Harper Creek Trail 266
- North Harper Creek Falls Trail 239
- Philips Branch Trail 252
- Timber Ridge Trail 261
- Wison Creek Trail 258
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail 271
- Bill Crump Trail 257
- Darkside Cliffs Trail 272
- Greentown Shortcut Trail 268A
- Greentown Trail 268
- Harper Creek Trail 260
- Holly Springs Trail 273
- Hunt Fish Falls Trail 263
- Little Lost Cove Cliffs Trail 271A
- Lost Cove Trail 262
- North Harper Creek Trail 266
- North Harper Creek Falls Trail 239
- North Harper Shortcut Trail 266A
- Persimmon Ridge Trail 270
- Philips Branch Trail 252
- Pine Ridge Connector Trail 255A
- Pine Ridge Trail 255
- Raider Camp Trail 277
- Steels Creek Trail 237
- Thorps Creek Trail 279
- Timber Ridge Trail 261
- Upper Creek Falls Trail 268B
- White Rocks Trail 264
- Wilson Creek Spur Trail 258A
- Wilson Ridge Trail 269
- Wison Creek Trail 258
- Woodruff Ridge Trail 256
- Yellow Buck Trail 265
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Greentown Shortcut Trail 268A
- Greentown Trail 268
- Harper Creek Trail 260
- Lost Cove Trail 262
- North Harper Creek Trail 266
- North Harper Creek Falls Trail 239
- North Harper Shortcut Trail 266A
- Philips Branch Trail 252
- Steels Creek Trail 237
- Timber Ridge Trail 261
- Wilson Creek Spur Trail 258A
- Wilson Ridge Trail 269
- Wison Creek Trail 258
- Yellow Buck Trail 265