Posted in North Carolina Nature February 02, 2021 by

The Moore Cove Falls Trail In North Carolina Is A 1.2-Mile Out-And-Back Hike With A Waterfall Finish

Chasing waterfalls in North Carolina is a fun way to spend your time, especially when the falls and surroundings are as amazing as they are at Moore Cove Falls, near Brevard. Here, the water from Moore Creek flows over a towering bluff and then free falls for 50 feet before landing on a waterfall ledge below to cascade further down the hill.

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As a great big bonus, that giant bluff has a ledge under which to take cover, making it possible to walk all the way behind Moore Cove Falls.
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The trail starts right here, just across the street from the parking area located right on US-276 just 6.6 miles north of Brevard.
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The easy trail is 1.2 miles in length and has an overall elevation change of just 154 feet.
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And waiting at the end of this out-and-back trek is the fabulous Moore Cove Falls, where the surroundings are as remarkable as the waterfall itself.
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Signs are posted to stay on the trail and the deck, but many people forego the warnings in favor of walking behind the waterfall to get a peek from the inside out. Depending upon recent rainfall amounts, the water flow could be as little as a trickle to a massive amount.
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Bring the whole family (even the dog, if it's leashed), this trail is perfect for little ones.
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Know that after a rain, it can be a little messy for a few days as things dry out. You may end of with some very muddy hiking boots!
The trail to Moore Cove Falls sees a lot of traffic.
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Your best bets to avoid the crowd are to arrive very early in the day or to hike this trail during the week instead of weekends!
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Already hiked to Moore Cove Falls? What did you think? Beautiful, right? If this will be your first time, you can learn more about the trail to Moore Cove Falls from our friends at AllTrails.com!

What’s your favorite waterfall in North Carolina? Tell us in the comments!

Address: Moore Cove Falls, Brevard, NC 28768, USA