Hiking Trails- TOM’S CREEK FALLS, Marion

Tucked away on a little side road off Highway 221 in Pisgah National Forest is this little gem of a trail with a waterfall at the end. An easy 0.8 mile trail with a lovely reward at the end- what’s not to love?

This trail is referred to in some places as Tom’s Creek Falls and in others as Falls Branch Trail. Most of the sources I found called it Tom’s Creek Falls, including its notation on Google Maps, so that’s what I’m going with. The trailhead is easy to find and is pretty well marked. Located more in the foothills region, the trail is mostly level and goes through a mature forest with tall shady trees, a nice change of pace from the steep trails of the rugged mountains higher up. The trail mostly follows Tom’s Creek and there are several points where you can get down to the…