Skinny Dip Falls
Graveyard Fields
easy · 1 mi · +200 ft · ~45 min · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Waterfalls, River, Forest
Skinny Dip Falls is an easy 1-mile hike in Graveyard Fields, about 40 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 45 min with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
Best time to go
March and April
About the hike
A family-friendly cascade with natural swimming holes tucked in the forest.
Trailhead
35.3697, -82.7979
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 5.3 mi from the trailhead
- Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 8.5 mi from the trailhead
- Pisgah Coffee Roasters ® (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.9) — 8.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Skinny Dip Falls take?
About 45 min for the 1-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Skinny Dip Falls?
It's rated easy: 1 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Skinny Dip Falls from Asheville?
About 40 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Graveyard Fields.
Is Skinny Dip Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
When is the best time to hike Skinny Dip Falls?
March and April, based on its waterfalls, river, forest and the season.
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- Catawba Falls: easy · 1.5 mi · +260 ft · ~50 min · 25 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- John Rock Trail: hard · 5.2 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Craggy Gardens Trail: easy · 1.4 mi · +350 ft · ~1h · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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