Point of interest
Elk River Falls
106 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Brittany
September 6, 2022
15 min drive - Short (intermediate) hike to the falls. Watering hole for swimming and playing in the water!
Eric
May 29, 2022
Short hike with great views ! In the summer splash around in the water . BE CAREFUL FOR CURRENTS!
Rory And Andrea
May 16, 2022
Just a short drive from Banner Elk is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the NC mountains. Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, features large volumes of water dropping 50 feet over a rock cliff into a picturesque oval pool. The trail to the falls is an easy-to-follow trail, but there are ample rocks and roots along the way. It is about a third of a mile to get to the falls (0.6 miles roundtrip). The falls can be viewed from an area near the top of the falls (never venture too close at this vantage point) or it can be viewed by hiking down the trail to a large rock beside a pool at the bottom of the falls. Visitors are warned not to swim in the pool because the large volume of water creates an undertow current that pulls everything to the bottom of the pool.
Just a short drive from Banner Elk is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the NC mountains. Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, features large volumes of water dropping 50 feet over a rock cliff into a picturesque oval pool. The trail to the falls is an easy-to-follow trail, but there a…
Heather
December 1, 2021
easy to find, nice hike, great for swimming, beautiful falls
Tanja
July 26, 2021
33 minutes away, 17 miles, You can swim here!
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Location
Elk River Road
Elk Park, NC