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Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek

North Carolina · height not recorded · Shining Rock Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek is a waterfall in North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek (this page)YFree
Little Sam Falls1 miYFree
Wildcat Falls1 mi197 ftYFree
Middle Wildcat Falls1 miYFree
Lower Wildcat Falls1 mi39 ftYFree
Sunburst Falls1 miYFree

Questions visitors ask about Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek

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Is Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek in a national or state park?

Yes — Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek is inside Shining Rock Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Shining Rock Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek?

No entrance fee. Shining Rock Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek from a major city?

Waterfalls of Flat Laurel Creek is 11 miles from Brevard (about 16 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

35.3248, -82.8971

Sources and live status

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    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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