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Little Bradley Falls


Highlights:

A nice stream side hike under a canopy of trees, old ruins and a 50 ft waterfall
Near:Saluda, NC
Scenery:
Distance:2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:200 ft
Hike Time:1.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: From the trail head, take the upper trail heading south. There are no signs indicating that this trail will go to Little Bradley Falls. After a very short distance, you will approach a Y in the trail. Keep right while keeping Bradley Creek to your right side. About 1/2 mile in you will cross a stream. Follow the stream into Bradley Creek and cross the creek at this location. After crossing the Bradley Creek you should be able to pick up a trail that heads south on the west side of the creek. All ways keep Bradley Creek to your left if you get disorientated. After about 20 minutes from the creek crossing there will be some old chimney ruins to your left. Stay on the trail until it dead ends into Little Bradley Falls 10 minutes further down the trail. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in this part of North Carolina. Back track out to get back to the parking lot.
Trailhead: From Asheville or Henersonville, NC, take I-26 East.At the Saluda exit go left or north. Drive exactly 3 miles. At the bottom of the mountain you will see a pull out on the left. There is also a metal gate. Walk back across the street and cross Bradley Creek. From this clearing is the start of the in-out Little Bradley Falls Trail. (Lat:35.17 Lon:-82.17)
Trail Guides for Little Bradley Falls:
North Carolina Hiking Trails
by Allen de Hart (Appalachian Mountain Club Books)

Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: NC Division of Forest resources, 828-887-6527
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tom Duchac, who has posted  23 other hikes on this site
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