Near Cascades Trail #70
Narrowing of waterfall near top
Near Cascades Trail #70
Water falling off rock edge at top.
Near Cascades Trail #70
Spring flowers in bloom
Near Cascades Trail #70
Waterfall cascading from top onto rocks.
Near Cascades Trail #70
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Cascades Trail #70

3.6 (7 Ratings)
A short, easy loop trail that leads to the waterfall.
0.7
mi
Distance
185
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.73mi
Distance
185ft
Elevation Gain
188ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,573ft
High Point
3,400ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short loop starts off the Blue Ridge Parkway and partially along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Part of the trail follows a creek until you get to the waterfall. There are several steep steps that will lead you to the bottom of the falls (down and back up). The trail then loops back to the trailhead.

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Contributors
Perry Shaw