Splash Dam Falls

"Very nice hike, beautiful area along the elk river below the elk river falls. Very very hard to get to bottom of falls. There is no trail around we could find (can’t believe there isn’t) we tried 5 different ways down people clearly have also tried but dead end in the bushes. Someone needs to clear a path down to the big flat rocks. 4 stars only because 5 mile round trip hike but could not get below the falls for best views. Very very beautiful area though!!!!"

"Visited here in late May, and right after a day of heavy rain. Needless to say, the falls were roaring! The hike out was good from the Elk River Falls parking lot (stopped at Jones Falls as well), although I kind of guessed at which trail to take off of the Appalachian Trail to get to Splash Dam Falls, since there were no signs. I could hear the falls, so took a muddy looking Jeep trail towards the river, and sure enough stumbled upon these falls. They were good falls - not in 5 star territory, but good. Overall the trail out was good and well marked, up until to had to go off the AT to get to these falls."

"Amazing Hiking! We did this as a 3 waterfall hike. We parked at Elk River Falls which a short .3 mile to that stunning Falls then onto a service road to Jones Falls you have water crossings fields of flowers and you will follow the river. Part of this hike is the Appalachian Trail. Head left and up at the split with some big boulders for Jones Falls. The AT will take off to the right but go straight. The falls are incredible tall and we pass absolutely nobody. Head back down and go left at boulder staying on the A.T. You will come to a fence where you can stand on both sides. One foot will be in Tennessee and one in N.C. stay on trail to Splash Dam Falls which veers off A.T. right at the end. The falls are so beautiful. The trail is moderate and about 5.5 miles. No picnic area or bathrooms at parking. Fantastic highly recommend"

"If you're already visiting Elk River Falls then you may as well venture out to see this waterfall too. The trail from elk river falls to this one is pretty rough and overgrown, but this keeps the non serious explorers out. Jones falls is, also, nearby for a third waterfall."

"A must see if you're in the area! 1 of 10 fantastic falls in a realtivly small area! Explore and see for yourself."