Outdoors NearbyPhillips Branch Falls
Phillips Branch Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 12 miles from Gamewell. On the map it is about 43 feet (13 m) high. The closest other named fall is Harper Creek Falls, about 1 miles away.
| Location | Near Gamewell, North Carolina Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Harper Creek Trailhead Parking, about 0.7 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Phillips Branch Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 43 ft (13 m) |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Harper Creek Falls near Newland · 1 mi Directions
- Destiny Falls near Blowing Rock · 2 mi Directions
- Thorps Creek Falls near Blowing Rock · 2 mi Directions
- South Harper Creek Falls near Newland · 2 mi Directions
- Upper South Harper Creek Falls near Newland · 2 mi Directions
- Bard Falls near Newland · 3 mi Directions
- Lower Raven Cliff Falls near Newland · 3 mi Directions
- Upper Raven Cliff Falls 46 ft · near Newland · 3 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Phillips Branch Falls?
In North Carolina, about 12 miles from Gamewell, at 35.9683, -81.7715. Use the directions link, and check the trailhead and parking with the land manager.
Where do you park for Phillips Branch Falls?
The closest trail parking on the map is Harper Creek Trailhead Parking, about 0.7 miles from Phillips Branch Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Phillips Branch Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Phillips Branch Falls?
About 43 feet (13 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Phillips Branch Falls?
Harper Creek Falls (1 mi), Destiny Falls (2 mi), Thorps Creek Falls (2 mi) and South Harper Creek Falls (2 mi).