Dugger’s Creek Falls is a small waterfall located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Linville Falls parking area at milepost 316.4. By itself this waterfall is not worth the effort of hiking to, however if you have time and are already there to see Linville Falls it is worth a small side trip. The 0.2 mile trail is located to the left of the visitor’s center, just follow the sidewalk.
The Duggers Creek Trail takes you to a bridge that crosses over Duggers Creek, giving you a straight on view of Dugger’s Creek Falls. It is best to visit this fall early in the morning before the sun gets too bright or on a cloudy day to get good photos. You can also try taking your photos from the creek either on the rocks or you can walk through it, its under 6 inches deep.
To exit the trail, you have a few options. The first would be to return the way you came, however if there are people already on the bridge behind you this way is a little challenging. You can also cross the bridge and follow the trail back to the road right by the parking area and walk back to the parking lot. Or you can cross the bridge and then walk across the creek back to the trail and take the trail back the way you came to the parking lot.
The trail is in a wooded area, so it is cool and comfortable to hike on a summer’s day. The waterfall isn’t particularly impressive, however it is a super easy trail that can be accessed by old and young hikers alike. This waterfall is best viewed after a good rain or during spring.
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