Toms Spring Falls (Davidson)

Toms Spring Falls, also called Daniel Ridge Falls or Jackson Falls, is a waterfall on Toms Spring Branch in Transylvania County.  The waterfall is located in the Davidson River area of the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest near the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.

Hike Length: 1 mile
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Davidson River (Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking and mountain biking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.28462,-82.82874
Waterfall GPS: 35.28873,-82.82688

Directions:

To visit the falls, head north on US-276 from the intersection of US-64 in Pisgah Forest for a little over 5 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 475 at the sign for Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.  Drive just under 4 miles to the parking area on the right.  The forest road is initially paved, but changes to gravel about a mile before you reach the parking area.

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Hike Description:


From the parking area, hike past the gate along FR-5046 crossing Davidson River on a big bridge.  Shortly after the bridge, Daniel Ridge Loop Trail (#105) will split to the left.  Stay right and continue on the gravel road for less than a half-mile.  Right before you reach the falls, the other end of Daniel Ridge Loop Trail ends at the road from the left.  Continue on the road a short ways and the waterfall will be on your left.


You can see the waterfall from the road or follow a short side trail to view the falls up close.


Toms Spring Branch is a small creek, so best to visit this one in high water.  In drier times, it's not nearly as impressive.


For a longer hike that includes the upper falls, see Toms Spring and Upper Toms Spring Falls.

Blog Entries:


14-Jun-2020: Twin Boulder Falls


External Links:


US Forest Service website for Daniel Ridge Loop Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48290

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