Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River

Congress designated the Wilson Creek area as a National Wild and Scenic River on 18 August 2000 as a result of years of support from local governments and environmental groups. The trailhead includes National Forest lands between the Upper Creek drainage, the Blue Ridge Parkway, US Hwy 321, and the Piedmont. Grandfather Mountain is also the headwaters for this beautiful body of water.

Ridges of more than 4,000 feet hight, one finds whitewater rapids, trails leading to beautiful waterfalls, hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and backpacking.

A visitors center opened in October 2002 on Brown Mountain Beach Road.

Accessed March 17th, 2024. https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/wilson-creek/.

Accessed March 17th, 2024. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=49016.