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Moore Cove Falls

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NC

35.30650
-82.82430
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Short 1.4-mile round trip hike to a 50-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest — the trail ends behind the falls, letting you walk inside the curtain of water. One of the most rewarding easy waterfall hikes near Brevard, NC. Trailhead on US-276 (Forest Heritage Scenic Byway), 5 miles north of Brevard. Free parking, no fee. Near Looking Glass Falls (0.3 miles further up US-276). Dogs allowed on leash.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

NORTH FACE TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 0.88 km
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP
campground • 1.04 km
UPPER COVE CREEK ROADSIDE CAMPSITES
freecamp • 1.18 km
Looking Glass Falls
trailhead • 1.35 km
GRAVEYARD FIELDS
swimming • 1.76 km
SKINNY DIP FALLS
swimming • 1.97 km
SUNWALL TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 2.22 km
DANIEL RIDGE
swimming • 2.32 km
DANIEL RIDGE TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 2.36 km
COVE CREEK TUBS
swimming • 2.39 km
SLICK ROCK FALLS TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 2.79 km
WHALEBACK
swimming • 2.82 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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