From the trailhead, hike down to Yellowstone Prong. See pictures of Graveyard Fields and Upper Falls, read about the hike. Elevation: 5,200 feet (at trailhead and Upper Falls) to 4,800 feet (at Yellowstone Falls). A board at the trailhead depicts the trail system and distances. Highway 276 junction with the parkway, turn left or south on the Parkway and continue to milepost 418.8 (about 6 miles). Trail configuration and mileage: 3.2-mile loop from parking area trailhead. The main trail crosses the Yellow stone Prong and returns to the parking lot.ĭirections: This trail begins at the Graveyard Fields Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The main trail will take you through open, grassy areas, and past nice pools for wading on a hot summer day.Īfter one mile, you will see the trail to the Upper Falls. A 0.25-mile trail to the right will take you to the bottom of the Lower Falls, which is a moderate descent.īe careful the rocks around waterfalls are very slippery. After crossing the bridge, the main trail goes left and upstream. It comes to a creek with a bridge to cross the River before the waterfall. It is a good trail, paved part of the way. So we opted to only hike the trail to the Lower Falls. The set of steps to the right of the map is the start of the trail. Graveyard Fields was next to our last stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway for the day. Graveyard Fields makes for one amazing, unforgettable hike.Ī map at the parking area shows the Graveyard Fields trail system. Graveyard Fields, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8. Pit toilets are available at the trailhead but there is no fresh water available. The trail winds through a stream-filled valley filled with wild blackberry and blueberry bushes that burst with fruit in the late summer months. The parking area here is often full, so plan your visit for early in the day on a weekday, if possible. The hike visits two beautiful waterfalls, the multi-tiered second falls and the tall cascades of the upper falls. It comes from the appearance of the landscape after logging and fire destroyed much of the forest and soil: the tree stumps left behind looked like gravestones. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail. Note that the trail signs call the waterfall Lower Falls.
This multi-use trail can be used both directions. The three waterfalls in Graveyard Fields (Upper Falls, Second Falls, Yellowstone Falls) are.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail is a 1 mile blue singletrack trail located near Brevard North Carolina. You may be wondering about the name Graveyard Fields. Graveyard Fields is a loop trail directly off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in a valley at the base of Mount Pisgah that connects to trails such as the Art Loeb. No description for Graveyard Fields Loop Trail trail has been added yet Submit one here.
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