Turtleback Falls
Gorges State Park
easy · 1 mi · +200 ft · ~25 min · 1h 5m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall slide, swimming, Gorges State Park
Turtleback Falls is an easy 1-mile hike in Gorges State Park, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 25 min with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short trail to a natural waterslide waterfall.
Trailhead
35.1078, -82.9278
Make a day of it
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 13.5 mi from the trailhead
- Jordan Street Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 13.9 mi from the trailhead
- Wild Morel (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 13.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Turtleback Falls take?
About 25 min for the 1-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Turtleback Falls?
It's rated easy: 1 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Turtleback Falls from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville, in Gorges State Park.
Is Turtleback Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Silver Run Falls: easy · 0.6 mi · +75 ft · ~10 min · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
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