This is a beautiful trail that leads to a 250 ft waterfall, with some easy hiking, some steep…read morefootsteps. Was easy to moderate for little kids and adults alike. The total hike is 30 mins (to and fro) and has nice marked trees for identification, streams, creeks and bridges. There is some beautiful foliage and trees along the way. There are two sites (start of waterfall and midway) each making for a beautiful photo opportunity.

Paved, with packed gravel surface part of the way, then many steps to get to lower viewing area of…read morecascade falls. Some incline and decline (out and back trail).

Easy parking to head of the trail taking you to the waterfall…read more The cascades. So beautiful. We enjoyed reading about different trees & vegetation along the way. Terrific short hike with easy to moderate difficulty. Great hike with kids. Rewarding to arrive and just sit and listen/watch the falls.

Great rest stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway with picnic tables, overlook, and hiking trail with…read moreoverlooks of the Cascade Falls. Hike is easy to moderate and 30-45 minutes round trip. Restroom facilities are currently not available.

Great parking area with bathrooms. Incredibly well-marked trails. Beautiful place for a hike.read more

Like South Mountain it isn't worth the drive. A bit moderate with somewhat strenuous incline but…read moreit's mainly so-so. To many properties around it & a lot of fun fire from them.

We met up with an old friend for a short hike in July 2024. The weather and the views were…read morespectacular. A wedding reception was to take place later in the day and I'd imagine it was amazing because the location was awesome. This park had various hike options with a range of difficulty levels. It was a great day overall.

Great views and hiking trail, at least before the storm. Great place to pack a lunch.read more

Great Hike. We had lots of run on this trail and reaching the Devils Bathtub…read moreTake the plunge and jump in it play in the water.

Strenuous hike with multiple creek crossings. Be mindful of your steps as you trek over roots &…read morerocks. A stellar experience the whole way. Please carry trash out. It's a very special place. Plan to spend the day, it's worth immersion in the whole environment.

Have been to Laurel Creek Falls (Trash Can Falls) many times and we love it. It's beautiful every…read moretime off year. I've came when it's crowed and when it's empty. The parking is off on a gravel area on the side of the road and it's limited. To get to the falls cross the street and follow the path through the woods. It's a super short and really easy path but once you get to the falls you do have to do some climbing and maneuvering so I don't recommend for anyone disabled, small children, or older folks who have issues getting around. We recently went post hurricane Helen and it looks a little different. The wood planks for crossing are gone but the straps remain to help you get out of the swimming hole. There is a fallen tree we had to climb over. Still many people there having a great time just as before!

This place is awesome to jump into a fresh spring & clean water as well, the rocks are a bit high…read morebut once the fear of heights is gone you'll have a blast!!!!! :)

Took the trail from Dennis Cove rd. Beautiful well maintained trail. Fairly moderate until the…read morefinal climb down. Very steep but plenty of places to rest. Definitely one of my favorite waterfalls hikes yet.

An amazing place with a lot of tiny trails on the side. Great for photography and even just to…read morerelax.

When standing at the beginning point, you can go left or you can go right. My group started our…read morewalk towards the right. Walking towards the right was a pretty lengthy & windy walk. The path itself was nice and mostly flat with very few branches. It was an uphill walk but a semi scenic walk. Once you get closer to the top, there are some benches to sit on and once you get basically at the falls, there are steps leading down. The falls themselves are beautiful and the sound of the water is rather peaceful. Walking from the falls back up is rather steep. On the walk back we decided to go the opposite way we initially took. That path was a shorter path but there were tons of rocks and it was just steep and not nearly as scenic as the other path.

Relatively easy hike for beginners! Stunning scenery all the way through and gorgeous waterfall…read moreviews, as well as huge rocks you can climb onto, you can get into the water. Lots of mossy rocks, which are slippery so be very careful, but this an easy hike and it's gorgeous!!! Definitely check it out!!!!! We were staying at the hermitages and hiked from there and it was well worth it!!!!

A nice little waterfall and hike in the small town of Christiansburg in Virginia just several miles…read moreoff I81. Once you get there the adventure starts when you have to cross a one car very narrow bridge, then cross the railroad tracks, then drive on a one car dirt road to the entrance. There is a small parking lot and information. The hike and waterfall is not very far but it was worth getting off the interstate to see.

Temporarily closed for maintenance and clean up due to people being disrespectful of the site…read more Will post when it reopens.

Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro is a sprawling 200-acre haven that blends natural beauty with…read morecommunity-friendly amenities. Whether you're here for a quiet walk or a full afternoon of activity, the park delivers. Its walking trails are especially impressive, winding through shaded woods, open fields, and along the namesake creek, which is stocked for trout fishing and part of North Carolina's Mountain Heritage Trout Program. With plenty of parking and easy access from downtown Wilkesboro, it's a perfect spot for locals and travelers alike. One of the park's standout features is its growing support for electric vehicles. A charging station near the heart of the park includes four connections, two CCS fast chargers rated at 350 kW and two CHAdeMO units at 100 kW, making it a convenient stop for EV drivers. While charging, visitors can enjoy the park's excellent facilities, including eight pickleball courts that have become a local favorite. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious, the courts are well maintained and often buzzing with friendly competition. I am not a pickleball player but there was a tournament going on this evening that I stayed to watch for a bit. Beyond recreation, Cub Creek Park is surrounded by civic and cultural landmarks. It's just minutes from the Wilkes Heritage Museum and the historic courthouse square, making it easy to pair outdoor time with a bit of local history. The park also features a dog park, inclusive playground, butterfly garden, and picnic shelters, each thoughtfully designed to welcome everyone. [Review 1207 of 2025 - 4392 in North Carolina - 24759 overall]