Bearwallow Falls
Gorges State Park
easy · 0.8 mi · +150 ft · ~15 min · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: waterfall, overlook, Gorges State Park
Bearwallow Falls is an easy 0.8-mile hike in Gorges State Park, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 15 min with 150 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short trail to an overlook of a beautiful cascading waterfall.
Trailhead
35.1012, -82.9412
Make a day of it
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 14.4 mi from the trailhead
- The High Dive (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 14.7 mi from the trailhead
- Lakeside Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 14.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Bearwallow Falls take?
About 15 min for the 0.8-mile hike, with 150 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Bearwallow Falls?
It's rated easy: 0.8 miles with 150 ft of climbing.
How far is Bearwallow Falls from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville, in Gorges State Park.
Similar trails
- Rainbow Falls Trail Gorges: moderate · 1.4 mi · +350 ft · ~40 min · 1h 5m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Wash Creek Falls: easy · 1.2 mi · +150 ft · ~30 min · 18 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Bull Creek Valley Overlook: easy · 0.6 mi · +100 ft · ~15 min · 20 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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