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This is a moderate trail leading to two beautiful waterfalls.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

5,130' 1,564 m

High

5,011' 1,527 m

Low

131' 40 m

Up

117' 36 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

19%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Family Friendly There are two nice waterfalls to visit.

This trail can be closed in the winter because of snow.

Description

This trail is off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418. There is a large parking area. From the parking area, you'll descend on the trail to the flat area in the valley below. The trail west will lead you to the Upper Falls. The trail east will lead you to the Lower Falls. The trail follows Yellowstone Prong for a good distance.

Flora & Fauna

This trail is great at different times of the year. In the spring you'll see flame azaleas, mountain laurels, and rhododendrons in bloom. In the summer there will be an abundance of wildflowers, and fall will bring a riot of fall colors and blueberries along the trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jean-Claude Linossi

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 9 votes

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Trail Rankings

#509

in North Carolina

#12,840

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Photos

Upper Falls in the autumn
Apr 23, 2018 near Brevard, NC
Autumn colors
Apr 23, 2018 near Brevard, NC
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Oct 21, 2023
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Sep 6, 2023
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Jul 14, 2023
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Jun 15, 2022
Charly Jackson
Apr 15, 2022
Tracey Ziniel
Oct 10, 2021
Matthew Waugh
Nice trail - recent rain made it muddy - fine with the right footwear. — 1h 30m
Jul 15, 2021
Michael Jennings
Nov 4, 2020
Kipp Vugteveen
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