FR-74 Waterfall (Big Ivy)

FR-74 Waterfall is a 10-foot waterfall on a tributary of Staire Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Big Ivy/Coleman Boundary Area in Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 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: Low
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.74074,-82.36139
Waterfall GPS: 35.74053,-82.36124

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 6.1 miles and pull off right before the waterfall.  There is very limited parking here, but other pull-offs nearby.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is easily visible from the road, no hike involved.  It's a small waterfall, not worth a special trip, but worth a quick stop if in the area, especially after a heavy rain.

Blog Entries:

20-Jul-2024: Big Ivy Hike