On our most recent trip to Asheville, we decided to try to find another new waterfall in Pisgah National Forest. While doing some research, we stumbled across Log Hollow Falls and decided it was the perfect, easy trail to do for a quick Sunday afternoon hike.
Quick Info About Log Hollow Falls
TRAIL LENGTH: 1 Mile, Out and Back
TRAIL DIFFICULTY: This trail is very easy. It’s almost completely flat and any inclines are so mild and spread out that you don’t even really notice them.
GENERAL TRAIL LOCATION: This trail is located in Pisgah National Forest, just outside of Brevard.
ON GOOGLE MAPS? This trailhead is on Google Maps. Search Log Hollow and Discovery Falls Trailhead
WINTER CLOSURES: The dirt road that this trail is located off of is often closed January to March. We were there in late March, though, and it was open.
Getting to Log Hollow Falls Trailhead
While this is a relatively unvisited waterfall, especially compared to others in the area, it is still located just off of a highly visited area. From Brevard, you take Pisgah Highway into Pisgah National Forest. (If you’re driving in town, this road is Henderson Highway until you pass over 64, then the name changes to Pisgah Highway.) Take Pisgah Highway for just over 10 miles. You’ll pass Looking Glass Falls, the Moore Cove Falls Trailhead both on the right and Sliding Rock to the left. Not far from Sliding Rock will be a turnoff to a grave/dirt road (Headwater Road/ FS 475b Rd), it’s the first road to your left after Sliding Rock. Take this road, which is windy, has some potholes and it pretty small, so be prepared to pull way over if you pass other vehicles. Eventually, you’ll come to a gate straight ahead, the road curves and continues around to the left. This is where the trail begins. It’s 1.6 miles down Headwater Road/FS 475b Road in case you’re wanting to check your meter.
The Log Hollow Falls Trail
There are small little posts that have blazes on them, but the trail goes both to the left and the right, which left us a bit confused for a bit. Eventually, we had to just take a guess. Luckily, we guessed right and took the trail that lead straight behind the gate (the left).
As I mentioned above, the trail is relatively flat, which makes this trail so easy and perfect to tack on to any day trip in this section of Pisgah National Forest. It’s a gravel trail that’s actually quite wide, which is nice for summer months and tick season. There was a downed tree over the trail near the beginning when we were there (2022) but it could’ve been cleared since writing this post. The trail takes you over a wooden bridge that covers a stream crossing just before getting to Log Hollow Falls.
Log Hollow Falls cascades 25 feet into a beautiful pool with a downed log cutting across the edge of the pool. It looks like this waterfalls is surrounded by rhododendrons as well, but we were a bit early in the season to get to see them all in bloom. Of course, seeing the blooms at Log Hollow Falls is now on my own personal Asheville bucket list for our next late spring visit!
Check Out a Bonus Waterfall Too!
If you continue down the trail past Log Hollow Falls, less than a quarter of a mile, there’s a bonus waterfall on the right of the trail! This portion of the trail has a bit of a decline (therefore an incline on the way out). Continuing on to this portion of the trail adds about another mile total to hike total. The waterfall is pretty and I would do it again, but if you’re pressed for time, I’d probably turn back at Log Hollow Falls.
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Other Things to Do Near Log Hollow Falls
LOOKING GLASS FALLS: Looking Glass Falls is the crown jewel of the area, as far as waterfalls go, that is. It’s a 60ft waterfall with some of the most ample roadside parking. Also, it’s a simple walk down a paved path and some stairs down to Looking Glass Creek for a view from the bottom of the falls. Or, you can simply look from the overlook!
MOORE COVE FALLS: This 1.5 mile out and back trail through the woods takes you to a small, but beautiful, 50ft waterfall. We were the only ones on this entire trail while we were there, so, like Log Hollow Falls, it’s a very peaceful hike.
SLIDING ROCK: This is a favorite among families! Sliding Rock is a waterfall that doubles as a natural waterslide! A $4 entry (per person) will grant you entrance to this section of Pisgah National Forest during lifeguard hours. (It’s free outside of those hours, but changing rooms will be closed.)
HAWG WILD BBQ: This is one of my favorite BBQ places in the area. The food is always delicious and pretty quick service too. Plus, the last time we visited, we met the owner and he is such a delight!
DOLLY’S DAIRY BAR: This seasonal ice cream shop is the perfect stop after a hike. There are tons of fun and interesting flavors. We had so much fun sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch eating our treats. It’s a must-stop for us!
Although this waterfall might not have the draw of larger falls in the area, like Looking Glass Falls or Sliding Rock, it’s still such a beauty and makes a lovely addition to any day spent in Pisgah National National Forest.
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