An approximately 20-25 foot cascade on Grassy Creek in DuPont State Recreational Forest, one of the quieter and less-visited falls in the forest. It is reached via Tarklin Branch Road from the Guion Farm access area through mixed pine and hardwood forest.
At 25 ft, it stands above roughly 16% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Wintergreen Falls sits on Grassy Creek. You'll find it in Henderson, North Carolina. It is protected within DuPont State Recreational Forest.
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Cedar Mountain, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Wintergreen Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
