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...

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...

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...