Roaring Fork Falls
Mount Mitchell State Park
easy · 1 mi · +150 ft · ~20 min · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, easy, scenic
Roaring Fork Falls is an easy 1-mile hike in Mount Mitchell State Park, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 20 min with 150 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy trail to a scenic multi-tiered waterfall.
Trailhead
35.6945, -82.2267
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 4.5 mi from the trailhead
- The Davis Country Store & Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 5.2 mi from the trailhead
- Black Beary's Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 5.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Roaring Fork Falls take?
About 20 min for the 1-mile hike, with 150 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Roaring Fork Falls?
It's rated easy: 1 miles with 150 ft of climbing.
How far is Roaring Fork Falls from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Mount Mitchell State Park.
Is Roaring Fork Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Hooker Falls: easy · 1 mi · +100 ft · ~20 min · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Wintergreen Falls: easy · 1.6 mi · +200 ft · ~30 min · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- High Falls at Dupont: moderate · 4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 45m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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