The Wildcat Falls Trail In North Carolina Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Bridge That Crosses The Waterfall

There seems to be no end to the unusual things you'll encounter while hiking through the wilds of the Tar Heel State. From an old airplane crash site to a ghost town, and more, the thrill is ever-present. Set aside some time to follow an old logging road through the Pisgah National Forest to discover an old abandoned bridge in North Carolina, as well as Wildcat Falls.

The Wildcat Falls Trail travels less than a mile into the forest before reaching the Lost Bridge, a concrete bridge that crosses over a 60-foot waterfall.

The majority of the falls are located above the spot where the bridge crosses, making the view outstanding. You'll feel so close you may think you can reach out and touch the falls (although you technically can't).

If you begin your hike near the campground entrance, you'll travel over a small water crossing, so beware that your feet will get wet. And with a recent rain, the water may be moving swiftly, too.

Much of the hike follows an old logging road, which is no longer maintained. But parts of the trail traverse the forest on skinnier paths. There's a variety of terrain on this hike.

The whole trail, which is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a high-elevation adventure. Get ready for some spectacular peek-a-boo views, like this one!

All Trails rates this 1.4-mile (total distance) hike as easy and the elevation gain is a mere 124 feet... an unusual stat for a hike along the Parkway.

Most people should be able to complete the hike easily in under two hours.

Note, there's no swimming hole at the Lost Bridge, but you can dip your toes in that legendary cold Blue Ridge Mountains water in that small water crossing along the trail. As always, be careful of slippery rocks.

Have you hiked to Lost Bridge and the other abandoned bridges in North Carolina yet? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments! For another abandoned bridge, check out this bridge to nowhere in North Carolina.