Douglas Falls Trail
Craggy Gardens
moderate · 2 mi · +400 ft · ~1h · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, 70 feet, mossy
Douglas Falls Trail is a moderate 2-mile hike in Craggy Gardens, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 400 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate hike to a beautiful 70-foot waterfall in a mossy cove.
Trailhead
35.7123, -82.3567
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
- Black Mountain Bistro (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.8 mi from the trailhead
- Trillium table (Restaurants, ★ 5.0) — 6.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Douglas Falls Trail take?
About 1h for the 2-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Douglas Falls Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Douglas Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Craggy Gardens.
Is Douglas Falls Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Daniel Ridge Falls Loop: moderate · 4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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