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This is a moderate trail leading to two beautiful waterfalls.


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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

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Trail Rankings

#477

in North Carolina

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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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Aug 4, 2025
Liz Steele
Jul 11, 2025
Andrew Crawford
Leisurely stroll including Upper Falls 3.3mi
Oct 21, 2023
Harold Green
Sep 6, 2023
Ashley Price
Jul 14, 2023
L R
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
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