Maidenhair Falls - Transylvania County

10-23-10  I've had Maidenhair Falls on the site for a few years now, but didn't want to publish directions since it's on private property. A fellow waterfall lover recently posted on a forum that the old way of going was now posted, but there were directions on how to get there legally. I'm not sure how all of this came about, but many thanks to those that made it happen. It's one of the finest waterfalls around.

Directions: From the stop light at Broad and Main Streets in the center of town in Brevard, drive south on Hwy 276 for 2.3 miles and turn left on Becky Mountain Rd. Pass the immediate left turn for Rich Mountain Rd and pull off on the left just before the entrance to the church up on the hill. Park here, but please don't block he entrance to the church. Walk up Becky Mountain Rd passing Mill Cove Rd on the left. This was the old way to the falls. Continue walking up Becky Mountain Rd past the pasture to Reeves Rd on the left. Do not drive down here as there is no place to park. This is all private property and there is a sign indicating that. Walk up Reeves Rd a short distance until the road narrows to a lane. Continue walking up the lane to the yellow sign for the falls at an anti-cattle gate. There are also a few yellow wooden blocks along the way marking the trail. Enter the pasture with the cattle and walk up the fence line, over the small footbridge, and up to the next anti-cattle gate to exit the pasture. Continue up the trail along the fence line - the trail will turn into an old road. The trail continues with Hogshed Creek on the left and will eventually  come down to the creek and cross it on a new footbridge. Continue up the left side of the creek for another 5 minutes to the falls. Total hike time one way is about 30 minutes and is big kid friendly. There is some scrambling down the rock at the end to get these views of the falls.

The waterfall is about 30' high and is just a real gem. I hope people will appreciate the opportunity to see this beautiful falls. Please don't litter - and that includes cigarette butts!