Hen Wallow Falls Trail
moderate · 4.4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 15m from downtown
Features: waterfall, Cosby, Smokies
Hen Wallow Falls Trail is a moderate 4.4-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 15m with 800 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail to a delicate 90-foot waterfall in the Cosby area.
Trailhead
35.7212, -83.2789
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 13.2 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 15.3 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 15.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hen Wallow Falls Trail take?
About 2h 15m for the 4.4-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hen Wallow Falls Trail?
It's rated moderate: 4.4 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is Hen Wallow Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
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