Little Egypt Falls (also known as Triple Falls and Bruce Creek Falls – because it is on Bruce Creek) is one of the prettiest waterfalls I’ve ever seen. It’s quite unique with how it is set into the rocks. This hike is actually part of a longer trail starting at Cove Lake State Park, but… [Read More]
Easy Waterfalls to Hike To
Easy hikes are known for being generally flat with only a few up/down sections. They are generally maintained trails that don't have many obstacles. Most, if any, obstacles can be walked around as the paths are normally wider than more difficult hiking trails. They are generally short, but may not necessarily be so.
Easy trails have the ability to walked by most, including small children, although, as with anything, they may want to be carried some or all of the way.
Skinny Dip Falls
Skinny Dip Falls is comprised of three series of small waterfalls and is about 30 feet high with a small swimming hole at its base. Skinny Dip Falls is unique in that it has a V-shaped waterfall that continues down to another waterfall and then fans out into three more waterfalls. The scenic trail is… [Read More]
Looking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls is a popular 60 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It is family friendly and wheelchair accessible. There is a roadside platform overlooking Looking Glass Falls. The name Looking Glass came from when the water freezes on the sides of the waterfall in the winter and… [Read More]
Batson Creek Falls
Batson Creek Falls and its twin, Connestee Falls are located in Transylvania County, near Brevard, North Carolina. This may be a small waterfall, but what it lacks in height, it makes up for in being accessible to all. Batson Creek Falls is a 20 foot tiered cascade. It flows from Batson Creek. The waterfall is… [Read More]
Dolan Branch Falls
Dolan Branch Falls is a pretty 20 foot waterfall located inside Bays Mountain Park. You’ll need to park in the parking lot closest to the main road entering into the park, close to the dam. The trail entrance for Dolan Branch Falls is located across the street from the dam. When you enter the trail… [Read More]
Big Creek Dam and Waterfall (Amis Mill)
Big Creek Dam is the oldest stone dam in the State of Tennessee, constructed in 1781 by Captain Thomas Amis. Along with the mill Capt. Amis built a fort and a mill on Big Creek on the Great Indian Warpath Trail (which would later be called Old Stage Road) with the assistance of John Carter…. [Read More]