If you are looking for a tranquil waterfall that isn’t over-run with lots of people – then Cedar Rock Falls is just what you are looking for! This is not the easiest waterfall to find, however it is worth the effort. It is only 20 feet tall, but what it lacks in height, it makes… [Read More]
Moderate Hiking Trails to Waterfalls
Moderate hiking trails can be taken by individuals with some hiking experience. These trails are generally steeper than an easy trail, may be narrower, and uneven. You may need to step over small obstacles, and in some trails, they will be steep enough that the managing organization may have put stairs in to assist your hike, but this is not guaranteed.
Moderate trails are still maintained, although usually not as often as an easy trail, and it will definitely not be accessible by wheelchair or stroller. Children on these trails should either be carried in a carrier, or be able to be mobile on their own. We've hiked with 5-7 year old children on these trails as they had experience in hiking easier trails. They were needing only periodic breaks to recover and continue.
A moderate trail does not have an expected distance associated with it. We've seen moderate trails that are under a half mile, and those that require an overnight camping stop in order to complete the hike.
Moore Cove Falls
Moore Cove Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Brevard. It’s also in my opinion, one of the most over-rated. On the positive side, this waterfall is an easy one to hike and is family friendly. It’s fairly short – only 1.5 miles round trip. However, this is a low-flow waterfall. Even after… [Read More]
Crabtree Falls
Crabtree Falls is located at milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Crabtree Falls Loop Trail is 2.5 miles. This 70 foot waterfall never fails to impress. Start the hike on the paved trail behind the parking area. Follow the short paved section and pass the old amphitheater. The path winds through a meadow… [Read More]
Graveyard Fields
Graveyard Fields is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418.8. This overlook features two impressive waterfalls. The Graveyard Fields Loop is 3.2 miles. This moderate trail has a elevation gain of 450 ft. Lower/Second Falls is 55 feet high and Upper Falls is about 40 feet high. Start from the overlook on the… [Read More]
Laurel Run Falls
Laurel Run Falls is a pretty waterfall with a short scenic hike. The movie The River was filmed in Laurel Run Park. There are three waterfalls that can be accessed off the Laurel Run Falls trail. The main falls has a 1.8 mile hike round trip to get to Laurel Run Falls. Once at the… [Read More]
Blue Hole Falls
Blue Hole Falls is a series of four separate waterfalls all located near each other. To get to the overlook, take the small trail that starts just to the left of the parking area near the road. It will twist through the trees and go down about 30 feet or so to the overlook. While… [Read More]