Upper Log Hollow Falls is a pretty 20 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard. Upper Log Hollow Falls can be accessed by taking the Log Hollow Falls trail, which is well defined and an easy hike.
You park right in front of the gated road, located on a sharp left turn where you will see a large informative forest sign. There are two options available from the parking area – a trail leading up into the woods and the gated FS5042. You’ll want to walk around the gate and follow the service road trail into a large open area.
Less than 0.25 miles from the parking area, you will reach the first bridge. The trail for Discovery Falls is immediately after the bridge on your right. To visit Upper Log Hollow Falls, stay on the main path and continue past the first bridge up the walkway for another 5 minutes or so to the next bridge. You’ll see Log Hollow Falls on your right.
After you view Log Hollow Falls, continue crossing the bridge and look for the side trail immediately on your right as soon as you cross the bridge. This trail leads to the base of Log Hollow Falls. While standing at the base of Log Hollow Falls, look to your left and you’ll see a trail that runs next to Log Hollow Falls. Continue uphill and a short distance up the trail you will see a side view of Upper Log Hollow Falls. After viewing Upper Log Hollow Falls, return to the main trail.
If you would like to extend your hike you can return to the main trail and continue up the trail for another 10 minutes to Logging Road Falls, which is visible from the trail on your right hand side.
To return to the parking area, simply turn around and walk back the way you came. Before visiting Upper Log Hollow Falls, check ahead and make sure you can reach this waterfall as sometimes the connecting roads may be closed due to snow (especially from January to March) or flooding in the area.
This area is remote and there are no restroom facilities at the trailhead. While in the area, you may want to check out Looking Glass Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls, Moore Cove Falls, Cedar Rock Falls and Slick Rock Falls.
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