A stone’s throw away from the Old Fort is the Catawba Falls. The 100-foot-tall waterfall is the main feature of Asheville’s Pisgah National Forest. To get to the falls, adventurers will have to trek through mossy grounds, navigate a covered forest valley, and pass a river crossing. The bonus? Trekkers will pass a number of beautiful waterfalls along the way which is dotted along the Catawba River. All in all, the trail to Catawba Falls is 2.7 miles long with a moderate level of difficulty and a dog-friendly environment. The trail starts at the Old Fort single trailhead and visitors who don’t necessarily want to cross the river the old-fashioned way can make use of the relatively new metal span bridge.

Address: 3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort, North Carolina 28762

Looking Glass Falls Log Hollow Falls High Falls Elk River Falls Sliding Rock Rainbow Falls Second Falls Triple Falls Upper Falls High Shoals Falls at South Mountain State Park Stone Mountain Falls Catawba Falls Crabtree Falls Wintergreen Falls

Explore more: North Carolina > Waterfalls Near Charlotte, NC

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.