Updated July 2026
Moore Cove Falls
Moore Cove Falls is a roughly 50-foot free-falling plunge in Pisgah National Forest where the trail leads visitors to walk behind the veil of falling water. The easy trail begins at a small parking area along US-276 north of Brevard.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Pisgah National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moore Cove Falls drops about 50 feet. That makes it the 415th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 42% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Moore Cove Falls Trail (Trail #318) reaches it about 1.3 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 180 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Brevard. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Pisgah National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
No best-season window is documented for Moore Cove Falls. As a general rule, waterfall flow peaks with spring snowmelt and after sustained rain, and drops sharply in late summer.
More North Carolina waterfalls
- Bridal Veil Falls · 120 ft
- Catawba Falls · 100 ft
- Courthouse Falls · 45 ft
- Crabtree Falls · 70 ft
- Cullasaja Falls · 200 ft
- Daniel Ridge Falls · 150 ft
- Dill Falls · 50 ft
- Douglas Falls · 60 ft
Sources
Get trip conditions by email
Lake grades, water temperature, and seasonal conditions as the data updates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.