Brevard is an incredibly beautiful place. There is beautiful scenery anywhere you go.
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Brevard, NC
Brevard is a small cozy college town full of restaurants, coffee shops, and antiques. We stayed at an AirBnb within walking distance of the downtown strip.
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Cullasaja Falls
Cullasaja Falls was one of our few stops on our way to Brevard. Parking for this waterfall is just a small pull-off on the side of a very narrow winding road. Be very careful here. It’s a scramble to get to the bottom of the waterfall and the dirt is very loose the whole way down. It’s easy to lose your footing and fall.
Dry Falls
Dry Falls is definitely not dry. We also stopped here on our drive into Brevard. Its a beautiful 1 drop waterfall. Views from above are handicap accessible and there is a walkway with stairs to down and underneath the falls. Parking costs a few bucks. Be sure to bring cash. They have an option to pay online, but there isn’t enough cell service to bring up the website.
Whitewater Falls
Must See:
Upper Whitewater Falls is an astounding 411′ waterfall and is the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies. There is a parking lot off of the main road with a concrete walkway. If you park on the main road and are scaling a wall, you’re at the wrong spot (though its a beautiful view). Its a short 0.2 mile hike to a view of the waterfall. Be sure to take the stairs down to an even better view of the waterfall!
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls
MUST SEE:
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls are 2 waterfalls located in Gorges State Park, NC. It’s a 4-mile round trip hike and is of moderate difficulty.
Toxaway Falls
Toxaway Falls is just a quick stop along the highway. It’s worth the stop, but not much to do here.
Looking Glass Falls
MUST SEE:
Looking Glass Falls is a very popular waterfall to visit. It’s crowded, so be sure to get there early. Parking is along the road. There’s no hiking required for this waterfall.
Moore Cove Falls
Moore Cove Falls is a 2-mile roundtrip hike. It’s a nice easy to moderate hike to a waterfall.
Sliding Rock Falls
Sliding Rock Falls is exactly as it sounds, a rock you can slide down. Go and swim for a bit or just enjoy the views. The entrance fee is $4 per person. This place does take credit cards.
Log Hollow and Discovery Falls
If you want to get off the beaten path and go into the woods, this is a great hike. The road is a gravel road and is about 1.5 miles round trip. There are other waterfalls along this road that we did not visit, but if you’re feeling adventurous I highly recommend looking for them!
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway meanders through the Appalachian mountains providing incredible views of the valleys around.
Our Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Brevard, NC. Leave in the morning and stop at Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls, and Whitewater Falls on the way in. Check into AirBnB and walk around downtown.
Day 2: Spend half of the day visiting waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest. Visit Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, Sliding Rock Falls, and Log Hollow Falls. Spend the second half of the day enjoying Blue Ridge Parkway stopping at every view we pass.
Day 3: Head to Gorge’s State Park and visit Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. Spend the rest of the day antique shopping. Enjoy the town’s food and hospitality.
Day 4: Drive home.
Cost
Gas from Huntsville to Brevard and back: 710 Miles / 20 miles per gallon * $3 per gallon = $106.50
3 nights in Brevard AirBnB: Abount $100/night * 3 nights = $300
Driving around Brevard and seeing the waterfalls: 50 Miles / 20 miles per gallon * $3 per gallon = $7.50
Total: $414.00 for 4Days/2 adults
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