Trail
Catawba Falls
In partnership with
Old Fort, NC
Length:
2.10 mi.
Type: Out & Back
About This Trail
[Total: 4 Average: 3.8/5]
**TEMPORARILY CLOSED**
| The Blue Ridge Mountains have some of the best Fall colors in the US. This waterfall hike, located in the Pisgah National Forest just east of Asheville, follows the cascading Catawba River along a mossy trail laden with hues of red, yellow and orange. |
Submitted by Joe Linehan
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall and Summer |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 305 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | Yes |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Camping Nearby, Creek / River, and Waterfall
Do not climb on slick rocks and in close vicinity of the falls (upper and lower)!
Trail Contributor
[Total: 4 Average: 3.8/5]
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Trail Map
Upcoming Community Hikes Nearby
Getting There
| From Asheville, go east on 40-E. Exit 73 and turn right on Catawba River Rd. Continue for 3 miles to parking lot. |
About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L.Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L.Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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Trail Disclaimer
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