Near Little Bradley Falls Trail
Little Bradley Falls
Near Little Bradley Falls Trail
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Little Bradley Falls Trail

3.6 (7 Ratings)
This is an easy out-and-back to a beautiful waterfall.
1
mi
Distance
174
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall
Access Issues
No camping.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
174ft
Elevation Gain
256ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,695ft
High Point
1,542ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a easy trail at about 1.1 miles (a round-trip distance of 2.2 miles). Use the parking area for Big Bradley Falls on the left side of the road or the smaller one on the right side of the road which is where the trail begins. The Little Bradley Falls Trail follows red blazes. From the start, the trail veers away from Cove Creek as it follows the contour of the hillside. Eventually, the trail dips back down to the creek where you'll have three wet creek crossings before reaching the Little Bradley Falls in just over a mile. The trail is classic NC style with occasional mud and slick rocks. The creek crossings can be challenging if you want to keep your feet dry. Rocks can be slick around the waterfall. Overall, the trail is good singletrack hiking.

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Contributors
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