A few cascades have a place to pull off the road, so some nice spots for a tailgate picnic. About four miles up the road is Walker Falls, the most impressive one (pic above). Stop along the way to enjoy the many cascades on the left side of the road. Douglas, a Supreme Court Justice and author of Of Men and Mountains. Douglas Falls is supposedly named for William O. Some of these are falling and may temporary block the trail. But the 7-mile trail is challenging and rugged, so we only recommend that to very experienced hikers.ĭuring your hike, you'll notice many dead Eastern Hemlock trees that are sadly victims of the Wooly Adelgid insects. You can also hike down to Douglas Falls from Craggy Gardens. The trail has wet sections after a rain - so waterproof hiking shoes are recommended. Depending on the water flow, you'll usually stay dry. At the waterfall, enjoy the view from the front or carefully follow a trail behind the waterfall (see pic above). There's one section that stays wet, so just be careful of slippery rocks and ground. It's an half-mile gentle downhill hike to the waterfall through an old growth forest, so it's an easy hike for families and most fitness levels. While the 8.8-mile road is narrow as it hugs the ridge, you don't have to worry about meeting a lot of oncoming traffic.Īt the end of FS74 is the parking area for the trail to Douglas Falls. It's one of our favorite "car hikes" for folks who want to experience our lush forests and cascades but are not able to hike. The unpaved one lane road (with two way traffic) is maintained, so you don't need a truck or four-wheel drive (but not recommended for low sports cars). There's a gate at the beginning of FS (Forest Service) Road 74 and another about a mile before the end. Since this remote road goes up to 4,300 feet elevation, sections of the road are usually closed in the winter months (December-March). The last 9 miles is winding super scenic drive through the forest with 10 roadside cascades along the way, including Walker Falls. While the water flow is usually on the low side (except after a big rain like photo above), it's a beautiful setting and an easy hike in the Big Ivy area of Pisgah National Forest about 33 miles from downtown Asheville in northern Buncombe County. This 70-foot waterfall near Asheville cascades across an overhanging cliff, creating a rare treat of walking behind the ribbon falls.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |