Long Creek Falls On the Appalachian Trail

4.5/5
(320) · Hiking area in Blue Ridge, United States
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4.5/5 · 320 reviews
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Jun 29, 2024
This is a hidden gem! It’s located in a wildlife management area. The road going in is gravel and can be challenging. I don’t recommend a car. Small suv or bigger vehicle is good. Road in is 5 miles… Full review by rusurucan
Oct 11, 2023
This hike is about a mile. There are tree roots, and some rocks on the trail. Once you reach the falls you will be in awe at the beauty. Not difficult just be alert. Full review by Mary K
Oct 28, 2022
This is a very scenic trail to hike with the beautiful falls at the end. Some areas have a lot of roots and rocks to navigate along with some hills so I would say it is a moderately difficult hike f… Full review by michaelsQ4311XG

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Can you take a stroller on the path to long creek?
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The trail to Long Creek Falls would be very difficult for a stroller, it is dirt with occasional rocks, exposed roots, and inclines. A short way up the trail, I saw another family ditch their …
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The trail to Long Creek Falls would be very difficult for a stroller, it is dirt with occasional rocks, exposed roots, and inclines. A short way up the trail, I saw another family ditch their stroller at the side of the trail.
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Do you need 4 wheel drive on the gravel road to the waterfall?
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Not really. There were plenty of 2wd cards that made it to the trail head. That said it was dry and not muddy when we went...but there is plenty of gravel for traction if it were …
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Not really. There were plenty of 2wd cards that made it to the trail head. That said it was dry and not muddy when we went...but there is plenty of gravel for traction if it were wet/muddy. A few washouts along the way but you can easily navigate around them. I personally wouldn't hesitate to do it with 2WD. It was a fun, moderately exciting, and beautiful drive.
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