Midnight Hole

Another very popular swimming hole with a very tall “jump off rock” is Midnight Hole, Midnight Hole, a deep, picturesque pool below a 6' falls. At 2.1 miles a short side trail on the left leads to a bench where hikers can rest and view Mouse Creek Falls which is on the far side of Big Creek. The falls are 45' in height.

Access Trail: Big Creek Trail

Trailhead: Exit I-40 at Waterville Road (#451). Turn left after crossing the Pigeon River and proceed 2.3 miles to an intersection. Continue straight, past the ranger station, to a large parking area at road's end.

Trail Notes: The 4-mile roundtrip hike to the waterfall is considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2-3 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.

Photo Credit: ncwaterfalls.com

Carry drinking water with you. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. Pets and bicycles are prohibited on the trail.