Elk Falls Trail
Roan Mountain
easy · 0.4 mi · +100 ft · ~10 min · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, short, swimming
Elk Falls Trail is an easy 0.4-mile hike in Roan Mountain, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 10 min with 100 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Very short path to a stunning 50-foot waterfall with swimming.
Trailhead
36.1834, -82.0945
Make a day of it
- Mammie’s Breakfast Barn (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 12.6 mi from the trailhead
- Bonnie & Clyde's (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 12.9 mi from the trailhead
- Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 13.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Elk Falls Trail take?
About 10 min for the 0.4-mile hike, with 100 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Elk Falls Trail?
It's rated easy: 0.4 miles with 100 ft of climbing.
How far is Elk Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville, in Roan Mountain.
Is Elk Falls Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Silver Run Falls: easy · 0.6 mi · +75 ft · ~10 min · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Wash Creek Falls: easy · 1.2 mi · +150 ft · ~30 min · 18 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Walker Falls: easy · 0.8 mi · +100 ft · ~15 min · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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