Best Places for Hiking Near Lake Lure, NC and Asheville, NC

A complete directory of local hikes around Lake Lure and Asheville can be found at www.aroundlakelure.com, but here are a few of our personal favorites:

Big Bradley Falls (5436 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28733)

A gorgeous hike along a stream featuring views of 90 foot waterfall located about 40 minutes from Lake Lure.

Pro tip: This one requires crossing a stream. You may rock hop during most times, but amphibious hiking shoes would be highly advised.

Full details and videos of hike:

Little Bradley Falls (5436 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28733)

Little Bradley Falls is a rewarding hike with a triple tiered 50 foot waterfall. If it has rained recently, you will need to cross a stream.

Full details: https://aroundlakelure.com/little-bradley-falls/

Party Rock

A moderately strenuous hike up an old mining road that is a family favorite. You will be rewarded with epic views of the lake and most likely, will be the only ones on the trail. Enjoy!
Directions: From Lake Lure Beach take 64W .6 miles and turn right on Boys Camp Rd. Continue 2.1 miles and turn left on Carson Way. Continue .7 miles. Go up the narrow paved drive just past the entrance to Blue Heron Point Gated Community and park. You will park off to the right in the grass. It is not marked as parking for the trail head. Walk .2 miles up the dirt road to the trailhead on the left side of the road. Approximately 1 mile in you reach a side trail to the left that takes you to Party Rock – just past the truck in the trees – you’ll see.

Catawba Falls (3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort, NC 28762)

A two part hike offering stunning views of a cascading 100 foot waterfall. It has something for beginners and more experienced hikers. The first part of the hike is easy and gorgeous. The second phase is more strenuous and not for small children.

Full details: https://www.exploreasheville.com/stories/post/catawba-falls-trail/