Waterfalls / Blue Ridge Parkway: State line to Asheville / Elk Falls

Elk Falls


The mostly flat Elk River makes an abrupt drop over a high ledge into a huge blue-green pool.

Height70 feet
Driving DirectionsFrom US 19E north in Elk Park (near the Tennessee border), turn right then immediately left onto Main Street. Go less than a mile to a right turn for Elk River Road. Continue on Elk River Road about 4 miles to where it ends at a parking lot for the trail.
Walking DirectionsThe trail from the parking lot heads first to the top, then to the base of Elk Falls. The trail comes out on a long rock extending into the pool, allowing an easy view of the falls.