Little Bearwallow Falls
Park
Why pick this one
Little Bearwallow Falls offers a 2.3-mile waterfall hike with Hickory Nut Gorge views and a 100-foot cliff near Gerton.
Best for
- Hikers seeking a waterfall destination near Lake Lure
- Visitors wanting Hickory Nut Gorge views
- Dog owners seeking a dog-friendly trail
- Hikers comfortable with moderate-to-strenuous terrain and approximately 700 feet of elevation gain
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors needing an easy or level trail
- Hikers seeking consistently dry footing after rain
- Visitors requiring trash cans or poop bag stations
Specialties
- waterfall hiking
- Hickory Nut Gorge scenic hiking
- creek-crossing trail hiking
Certifications
- Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Florence Preserve
What makes them different
- Approximately 2.3-mile round-trip trail to Little Bearwallow Falls
- Approximately 100-foot cliff and views of Hickory Nut Gorge
- Trail includes stone steps, bridges, trail markings, and creek crossings
- Dogs may be off leash if maintained under control
- Trailhead is approximately 15 minutes from Lake Lure town center
- Serves
- Gerton, Lake Lure
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- N35.4734, W-82.3320, Gerton, NC
- Website
- http://www.aroundlakelure.com/little-bearwallow-falls/
Services
- hiking trail access
- waterfall viewing
- nature preserve access