I felt a little jipped because that wasn’t what I expected, but it was still lovely. The end brings you to a rock-walled observation area where you can view the 81 foot falls from afar. The footpath to Lewis Falls was strewn with rocks and can be tricky, so sure footing was a must! Once the sound of rushing water becomes louder a panoramic view of Pine Grove Hollow opens up before you.
Another bonus was that this was a short stroll at 2 miles. This one was really close to the Big Meadows campground, our homebase. I remember taking a break or two on our way back up, but all in all, it wasn’t so bad.Īfter a short nap at the campsite we awakened with vigor and were ready to tackle another trail. The clouds were being even less cooperative, so somewhat frustrated, we made our way back across the river to begin our ascent. I was lucky to have located a spot to shoot early on beacause it wasn’t very long before a rather large group joined us down below, and by join us, I mean, blocked my view! 😀
Easy waterfall hikes series#
Once you reach the bottom a series of rushing cascades create an impressive 70 foot display (as you see above). The trail hugs Hog Camp Branch as you make your way down the tree-lined path, which can become steep at times. A giant roaring waterfall is a five-senses experience, while gentle cascades down a mountain stream will lull you to a. Rumor has it that this area is named after tree stumps that look like graves. The Cascade Range is named for waterfalls hundreds of them, big and small, that cascade down streams and plunge over cliffs, carrying huge amounts of water from winter rains and melting snow.
Graveyard Fields offers extremely popular and busy Asheville waterfall hikes. Even so, we thought the 1.4 mile round trip would be a great excursion to start off with. Blue Ridge Parkway hikes are gorgeous in the fall, making Lower Falls one of the best waterfalls near Asheville, NC that is both easy to get to and worth the drive. This particular waterfall appeals to a wide audience because it is easier to get to, which means that it can be pretty popular. Of the nine waterfalls in SNP, though none are easy, there are a few you might find more manageable, but every bit as beautiful. Cody and I were looking to maximize our time, and at the same time minimize exhaustion, so we set our sights on some of the shorter and less difficult treks. Since there are no waterfalls that are visible from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, to see one you must be prepared to take a hike. What can some times make that desire difficult to achieve is the time and effort it can take to get there. There is nothing that I like more than to see the awe-inspiring beauty of a flowing cascade.
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