Wolfden Falls is a ephemeral waterfall on a tributary of Shope Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Shope Creek Area in Pisgah National Forest.
Hike Length: 2.8 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Shope Creek (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: 35.65449,-82.44059
Waterfall GPS: 35.67405,-82.43332
Directions:
From Asheville, head east on I-40 for about 5 miles to exit 55. Turn left on Porters Cove Road and then right on US-70 and go 1.7 miles. Turn left on Warren Wilson Road and drive 1.4 miles and turn left on Riceville Road. Go another 2.3 miles and turn right on Bull Creek Road and then immediate right on Shope Creek Road. Follow for 2.3 miles and turn left into the parking area. There is an auto ford near the end and the road changes to gravel FR-220 after this. There is no parking along the road.
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