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Moore Cove Falls

Posted on May 20, 2016 Written by Leave a Comment

Nearby Areas: Brevard, Pisgah National Forest   State: North Carolina   Ease of Trail: Easy, Moderate

Moore Cove Falls 1Moore 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 a good rain this waterfall doesn’t have much water flow. Long periods of dry weather can reduce this waterfall to a trickle, so try to visit after a good rain or during early spring.

The trail is a scenic hike through the forest alongside the creek. In April, you can see several different types of wildflowers during your hike. There are refurbished foot bridges crossing Moore Creek several times and a nice viewing platform to make this trail easily accessible for all ages and levels of hiking experience.

Moore Cove Falls 3The waterfall is 50 feet high and you can even walk behind it. To walk behind the waterfall, just walk around the deck.

If you walk behind the waterfall, there is a trail leading up the side of the waterfall just on the other side. This trail leads to a ledge near the top of the falls. I would not recommend taking this trail as several people have fallen to their deaths from the top of the waterfall.

There are no signs on the highway for Moore Cove, so look for an information board by the parking lot so you will know you are in the right spot. The trail begins on the bridge side of the information board. Cross Looking Glass Creek at the wooden bridge and head uphill for a short distance. At the top of the incline, head to the right and follow the yellow blazes on the trees that will lead you to Moore Cove Falls.

There are many waterfalls nearby including: Cedar Rock Falls, Looking Glass Falls, Slick Rock Falls, Log Hollow Falls, Upper Log Hollow Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls, Graveyard Fields and Skinny Dip Falls.

Moore Cove Falls 2

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From the Blue Ridge Parkway, get off on the Highway 276 exit and drive south for 8.2 miles. Cross the stone bridge and pull off on the left. You will pass Sliding Rock along the way. From the intersection of Highways 64, 280 and 276 north near Brevard, drive north on Highway 276 north for about 6.5 miles and pull off in the paved area on the right side of the road. You'll see a wooden information center. If you cross the bridge you've gone too far.

GPS Coordinates

To the Waterfall:35.311827, -82.777683

Nearby Areas: Brevard, Pisgah National Forest

State: North Carolina

Ease of Trail: Easy, Moderate

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