Dry Falls
easy · 0.2 mi · +50 ft · ~5 min · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: walk behind waterfall, family friendly, short
Dry Falls is an easy 0.2-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 5 min with 50 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short descent to a waterfall you can walk behind.
Trailhead
35.0934, -83.2234
Make a day of it
- Oak Steakhouse (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 1.3 mi from the trailhead
- On The Verandah (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 2.1 mi from the trailhead
- Highlands Smokehouse (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 2.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Dry Falls take?
About 5 min for the 0.2-mile hike, with 50 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Dry Falls?
It's rated easy: 0.2 miles with 50 ft of climbing.
How far is Dry Falls from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Dry Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- French Broad River Park Loop: easy · 2 mi · +50 ft · ~35 min · 5 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Explorer Loop at Bent Creek: easy · 3.4 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Bent Creek Gap Trail: easy · 3 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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