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Harder Hiking Trails to Waterfalls

Strenuous, sometimes referred to as hard, trails are known for having large elevation changes, usually these elevation changes are very steep and you may go through a several portions of the trail where you go up and down, instead of a steady incline or decline. Hard trails are usually narrow, only allowing one or two people across the width of the trail at a time. It is not uncommon for these trails to have obstacles in their path that require you to climb over or around them.

People attempting hard trails should have experience hiking moderate trails and be comfortable with them. We've hiked hard trails with young children (< 10 years old) without issue, as they had experience in hiking and we took breaks periodically for them as necessary.

These trails are usually longer than easy and moderate trails, although length is not used in a consideration for these trails.

Rockhouse Falls

Posted on May 29, 2019 Written by 2 Comments

Rockhouse Falls

Rockhouse Falls is located in Fall Creek Falls State Park. The really great thing about this waterfall is how close it is to many other waterfalls. Fall Creek Falls State Park has numerous waterfalls, including Fall Creek Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Piney Creek Falls. Each of these waterfalls has a very easy way to… [Read More]

Cedar Run Falls

Posted on October 18, 2016 Written by Leave a Comment

The hike begins by heading down Cedar Run Trail. After about 20 yards you will come to the Big Meadows Trail, keep going downward on Cedar Run Trail. Cedar Run will start becoming visible on your right hand side in about 0.8 miles. You’ll also see several small ponds along the way. At 1.5 miles… [Read More]

Crabtree Falls

Posted on May 10, 2016 Written by 2 Comments

Crabtree Falls 1

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]

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