Directions:
From Brevard, head east on US-64 and then turn left on US-276. Drive 15.1 miles and turn right and then left to get on the Blue Ridge Parkway southbound. In 7 miles, turn right into the Graveyard Fields Overlook. Note this is a very popular spot and parking fills fast.
Map:
Trails:
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail (#358):
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail makes a 1-mile loop around Yellowstone Falls.
Graveyard Ridge Trail (#356):
Graveyard Ridge Trail splits from Mountains-to-Sea Trail and leads up to Graveyard Ridge.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (#440):
The statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs for about 6 miles through the area.
Upper Falls Trail (#358A):
Upper Falls Trail splits from Graveyard Fields loop and leads about 3/4 mile to its namesake waterfall.
Points of Interest:
Second Falls:
Second Falls is a popular and easy to visit waterfall in Graveyard Fields.
Skinny Dip Falls:
Skinny Dip Falls was a waterfall and swimhole near Looking Glass Rock Overlook that was damaged from flooding after Tropical Storm Fred.
Upper Falls:
Upper Falls is the uppermost waterfall on Yellowstone Prong.
Yellowstone Falls:
Yellowstone Falls is the largest waterfall in the area but also the most difficult to reach.
Wildlife:
Asters (Aster spp.) are common in the area and bloom in late summer and fall.
Blog Entries:
08-Oct-2022: Graveyard Ridge MST Hike
28-Oct-2018: Yellowstone Falls
10-Oct-2015: Torrential Rain at Graveyard Fields
23-May-2015: Birthday Waterfalls
18-Oct-2014: Pisgah Forest Waterfalls
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