Mouse Creek Falls
moderate · 4 mi · +600 ft · ~2h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, Big Creek, Smokies
Mouse Creek Falls is a moderate 4-mile hike, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 600 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Continue past Midnight Hole to reach a beautiful cascading waterfall.
Trailhead
35.7534, -83.1189
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 13.1 mi from the trailhead
- Dave’s 209 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 13.8 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 15.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Mouse Creek Falls take?
About 2h for the 4-mile hike, with 600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Mouse Creek Falls?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 600 ft of climbing.
How far is Mouse Creek Falls from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Mouse Creek Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Flat Creek Trail: moderate · 5.2 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Deep Creek Loop: moderate · 4.4 mi · +500 ft · ~2h · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hen Wallow Falls Trail: moderate · 4.4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 15m from downtown
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