Catawba Falls Hike: A recap of a beautiful hike in Black Mountain, North Carolina to Catawba Falls with stunning views of the waterfall.

During a long weekend fall getaway to Asheville, we visited the North Carolina Arboretum, hiked Catawba Falls, wandered the quaint downtown where we happened upon their drum circle, and, of course, visited the Biltmore Estate. This town has a lot to offer and is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains for gorgeous scenery.

The hike to Catawba Falls in North Carolina is easy with an elevation gain of only 305 feet. It leads to a 100-foot waterfall deep in the forest!

Renovations at Catawba Falls near Old Fort in Pisgah National Forest allow public access the the beautiful upper falls for the first time.

I distinctly remember hiking Catawba Falls Trail for the first time and thinking, "Wow, this exists in NC?!"

Catawba Falls reopens after years of maintenance. Our NC travel guide shares how you can hike to this beautiful Western NC waterfall near Asheville!

My First Ever Hike- At 42 I probably shouldn't be doing my first hike but Catabwa Falls, NC was a perfect first time!

Asheville, North Carolina is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls. These 20 waterfall hikes will take you to Dupont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains Naitonal Park. Most waterfall hiking trails in NC are family-friendly and easy, like Looking Glass Falls and Catawba Falls. This local's guide to cascades in the Blue Ridge Mountains will help you plan the perfect weekend trip to Asheville!

The 30 Best Waterfalls Near Asheville NC, from Dupont and Pisgah National Forest to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.