Elk River Falls – Turn for Jones Falls loop from Elk River

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Avery County

Elk River Falls – Turn for Jones Falls loop from Elk River

Moderate

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Elk River Falls – Turn for Jones Falls loop from Elk River

02:11

7.86km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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189 m

Elk River Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Formerly known as Big Falls, Elk River Falls is a fifty foot tall waterfall with a pool of water big enough to swim in at the bottom. There is plenty …

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Splash Dam Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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Turn for Jones Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

You'll have to stray a few hundred feet off the main path on a spur trail to get to the main waterfall viewing area. Elk Falls is the most well-known …

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7.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

< 100 m