Moore Cove Falls

Old Fort, North Carolina

"An easy family hike leading to a waterfall you can actually walk behind."

Group of people standing under Moore Cove Falls, with water cascading down rocky cliffs.

Why we recommend it

We had an awesome family hike to the waterfall, and being able to walk behind it made this one especially memorable for the kids. It was also only about 45 minutes from Asheville KOA, making it an easy adventure to add to a camping trip in the area.

About this place

Moore Cove Falls Trail is a short, family-friendly hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. The wooded trail leads to a roughly 50-foot waterfall that spills over a rock ledge, creating space for hikers to walk behind the falling water.