Graveyard Fields Trail - Blue Ridge Parkway 418.8 - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Graveyard Fields Trail - Blue Ridge Parkway 418.8 |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Canton, NC |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Trailhead: From Haywood Rd. in W. Asheville take NC-191 for seven MI. to entrance of Blue Ridge Parkway on right. Travel up ramp at intersection continue straight up grade (do not cross the river bridge) follow Park way aprox. 32/33 miles to MP 410 and large parking area for Graveyard Fields Overlook. This is where trail starts. From Brevard at intersection of NC -280/276/64 take NC-276 N. it is 10/12 MI. to the parkway. Exit NC- 276 at the parkway and turn left, it is aprox. 6 MI. to MP 418 and the parking area from here. (Lat:35.19218 Lon:-82.50834) |
| Total Hike Distance: | 2.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Blue Ridge Parkway 418.8 |
| Trails Used: | There also are some very rough spots near the upper falls large rocks to negotiate. The trail splits just before the upper falls keep right, there should be a marker here indicating the correct path. Take a look at the trail map at the parking area to familiarize yourself before leaving. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
| Management: | None |
| Contact Information: | Pisgah Ranger District, District Ranger, 1-828-877-3265 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Summary: Take the trail at the lower end of the parking area. This descends down a paved path for most of it's length but has some very rough spots near the river. Cross bridge, turn right along the trail until you come to the first trail intersection to the right, descend a long flight of steps to viewing platform for first waterfall. Return by same route, do not re-cross river but continue straight ahead, the upper falls is about 1 MI. ahead. On the return from the upper falls about 3/4 MI. turn right off the trail to cross the river on a wooden bridge. Continue on this trail to the exit at the upper end of the parking area. |
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One reply on “Graveyard Fields Trail - Blue Ridge Parkway 418.8 - Member Hike”
Thank you for the writeup on this trail. For others reviewing this information, note that in the directions from Asheville, MP 410 is indicated however I believe this should be MP418. Thanks!