Graveyard Fields Loop Trail — Attraction in Brevard

It's listed as a 3.2  to 3.5 mile hike. 🤷‍♂️ Well, if you do the hike we did it's probably closer to 4 miles. This is a popular family hike because of its beauty and access to two waterfalls. Hiking to the Lower Falls is fairly easy. This part is considered " the loop". Hiking to the Upper Falls is rather strenuous and is an out and back hike.

Your hike starts at steps at the parking lot sidewalk; a wooden sign depicts trail and waterfall locations, but because of intersecting and/or unmarked trails in the area it CAN be confusing at times - especially if you hike to the Upper Falls, so a trail map is generally helpful. This part of the trail is not well marked.

The trail of the parking lot is initially paved, which leads to a bridge over Yellowstone Prong, the stream feeding both waterfalls. If going to the Lower Falls (downstream of the bridge, and 0.3 miles from trailhead), cross the bridge, pass a small “off ramp” which the main trail takes to the left, cross the boardwalks, and follow signpost(s). This trail includes a 60-step wooden stairway to the base of the falls. Remember, rocks around waterfalls are very slippery; NEVER go to the top of any waterfall.

Blueberries are abundant in the fall. After about a mile, main trail turns left to cross Prong and return, in about a mile, to parking.

If going to Upper Falls (1.6 miles from the trailhead), continue straight ahead on the trail, which crosses a small stream and climbs to the falls. (Although Graveyard Fields Trail is rated ``easy' overall, the majority (approximately ½ mile) of this trail has a rougher surface and steeper grade than the majority of the trail.)

Length of 3.2 or 3.5 miles assumes proceeding directly to Upper Falls as described and retracing one’s steps to parking.

Actually I think the Lower Falls is actually prettier and is less of a hike so - unless you're just wanting more of a workout, just visit this...

Came here during the first week of April on a clear day, but not much was in bloom. I heard a lot of good things about this trail, especially after reading about best hikes near Ashville. However it didn't really live up to all the hype. While the scenery was gorgeous and the lower waterfall very pleasant, the trail is confusing. From the parking lot to the lower falls you will find that the trail is easy and well maintained. Eventually however you will find that the trail becomes unmarked at critical junction points leaving you confused about how to proceed. There are no blazes or tree markings save for one or two, and the wording is mostly rubbed off. If you're just visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway for the day and are like most people wearing sneakers, you will find the trail extremely slow because of the numerous water crossings and muddy stream banks. In some cases you will proceed 50 yards and then realize that you've gone the wrong way and have to double back to cross over the stream again. I would not say that this is an easy hike nor would I say that this is a hike for a casual visitor. I would recommend appropriate waterproof hiking boots, and allow an additional hour over what you've budgeted in case you have trouble finding the trail. At no point are there any markers indicating how much further you have to go to reach the Upper Falls, and frankly the mileage estimates are misleading because this is a slow walking trail. You feel you've gone much further especially with all of the wrong turns. The scenery is easily a four-star but overall the poor condition of the wooden areas of the trail and the lack of markings make this an average...

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this hiking spot is worth stopping at. It is a pretty drive to it and really easy to locate. Parking is a little tight as there aren't many spots but if you can find one I definitely recommend making the effort. It does have bathrooms at the top of the trail. The trail itself is relatively easy, most of it leading to the top of the falls is paved . It's downhill most of the way so the harder trek is making it back up the hill. There a little stops along the way of you need them. Once you get to the top of the falls there is little bridged paths. There are little areas where you can let your dogs drink and cool off in the water or children. My nieces enjoyed wading in and walking. Once through there you can take a left and go through the meadows which is a loop trail. Please be careful on this cause there are lots of roots and rocks to trip you up. Or you can take a right and take the trail down to the base of the falls. I highly recommend doing both trails cause it's fun and a relatively nice walk for both. Unfortunately I would say this trail is not wheelchair accessible and if with a cane or walker again please mind your footing as there are roots and rocks to trip you up when getting off...