1.6 km away
Looking Glass Rock
Hike to one of the most impressive viewpoints in Pisgah National Forest.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 521 m
- Descent
- 521 m
Moore Cove Falls
Brevard
An easy, family-friendly waterfall hike to a 50-foot free-falling waterfall.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 58 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 743 m
- High Point
- 784 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
Moore Cove Falls is an easy, family-friendly waterfall hike in the "Land of Waterfalls" — Transylvania County, North Carolina. Unlike some of the waterfall hikes in Transylvania County, Moore Cove Falls is quite easy, at just 1.2 miles round trip. While there are some stairs in the initial stretch of the trail, it's overall a very easy hike.
Description
The waterfall itself is a beautiful 50-foot-tall free-falling waterfall set in a scenic creek valley surrounded by lush ferns and rhododendrons in quintessential Pisgah National Forest style.
Like all trails in Pisgah, the trail can get muddy after heavy rains, and the roots can get a bit treacherous when wet. So, if it's rained recently (which is common in this area), be sure to take extra care on this hike.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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