Waterfall Hero Hikes: Bubbling Spring Branch Cascades

Bubbling Spring Branch Cascades is a cascading waterfall on its namesake in Haywood County. The waterfall is located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest right along NC-215.

Hike Length: < 1 mile
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Location: Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery
Trailhead GPS: 35.31439,-82.91033
Waterfall GPS: 35.31375,-82.90964

Directions:

From Brevard, head west on US-64 for about nine miles and turn right on NC-215 north. Drive about 19 miles on NC-215 N to a pull-off on the left side of the road. The pull-off is 1.8 miles north of the parkway. If coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway, take NC-215 N and go 1.8 miles to the pull-off on the right.

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Hike Description:

From the pull-off, you can see the waterfall, though the view may be obscured by foliage in the summer. In the fall, the brilliant color makes this a very scenic view.

For a close view, go under the guard rail and make the steep climb down to the creek. Hike through the campground to approach the open area at the base of the waterfall. You can climb up the rocks on the river left side to get to the top. This is a good waterfall for swimming when the weather is warm.