Graveyard Fields Upper Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 105 ft high | North Carolina
3.3 mi round trip
Graveyard Fields Upper Falls Hike at a Glance
The Graveyard Fields Upper Falls hike via the Upper Falls Trail is 3.3 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 105 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Upper Falls Trail |
| Distance | 3.3 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 620 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.3 mi distance for this hike is verified (ashevilletrails.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Graveyard Fields Upper Falls
Graveyard Fields Upper Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 105 feet high, on land managed by Blue Ridge Parkway (National Park Service). Its height is from ncwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Upper Falls Trail: 3.3 miles round trip, from Graveyard Fields Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 418.8). Distance from ashevilletrails.com.
Before You Go
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (ashevilletrails.com)
- In winter the Blue Ridge Parkway may be closed in this area because of ice and snow. (nps.gov)
- Camping is not allowed in the Graveyard Fields area. (nps.gov)
- The top of any waterfall is dangerous, so never play in the stream above a waterfall. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Blue Ridge Parkway (National Park Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Graveyard Fields Upper Falls?
The Upper Falls Trail to Graveyard Fields Upper Falls is 3.3 miles round trip.
Where does the Graveyard Fields Upper Falls hike start?
It starts from Graveyard Fields Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 418.8).
How tall is Graveyard Fields Upper Falls?
Graveyard Fields Upper Falls is about 105 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Graveyard Fields Upper Falls trail?
Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Graveyard Fields Upper Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- ashevilletrails.com
- Distance
- ashevilletrails.com
- Falls height
- ncwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- ncwaterfalls.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
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