Hike Length: 1.0 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Big Ivy/Coleman Boundary (Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.72868,-82.37438
Waterfall GPS: 35.72096,-82.37431
Directions:
From Asheville, head north on I-25 west for about 12 miles to exit 15. Turn right on NC-197 and go 6 miles to Barnardsville and turn right on Dillingham Road. Continue on Dillingham Road for about 5 miles and it will change to gravel as it enters the national forest and becomes FR-74. Follow FR-74 for 8.6 miles to a parking area at the end.
Map:
Hike Description:
Douglas Falls Trail (#162) begins at the end of the parking lot and follows a mostly level path.
In 1/2 mile, the trail reaches Douglas Falls where the stream flows over a 70-foot cliff.
It's a small stream so try to visit during high water if possible. You can walk all around and even behind the waterfall.
There is a small cave in the cliff behind the waterfall.
Here's a video of the falls.
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External Links:
US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/recarea/?recid=48532
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