Near Fall Branch Falls Out-and-Back
The water glistens in the sunlight as it cascades down Fall Branch Falls.

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Fall Branch Falls Out-and-Back

4.4 (10 Ratings)
This short out-an to Fall Branch Falls south of Blue Ridge along the Benton MacKaye Trail is a popular, very scenic hike.
0.4
mi
Distance
217
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.43mi
Distance
217ft
Elevation Gain
78ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
2,219ft
High Point
2,010ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Park along Stanley Creek Road (also known as Rock Creek Road) near the kiosk for the trailhead. Follow this short trail up a nicely graded uphill climb, then near the waterfall, the trail heads back downhill to the platform a short distance on a side trail off the BMT. From here hikers can view the waterfall. This popular route is family and dog friendly, but we do not recommend trying to climb up the face of the falls. Injuries have occurred attempting this. Keep your children under control if they are playing below the falls in the stream.

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Contributors
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