Waterfall and Fall ColorWalk

On Wednesday, October 18, a total of 18 BRNN members made the trip to view waterfalls and fall tree colors.  The weather was perfect. The trees were in their autumnal best and, as always, the attendees were enthusiastic.  

The first waterfall walk was the Cove Creek trail on FS 475 by the Pisgah fish hatchery.  We crossed the newly constructed bridge over Cove Creek and passed cascades that included deep pools best enjoyed in the  summer.

After a mile walk on the trail we descended to the base of Cove Creek Falls.  The water flow was a less than normal, but still was a great show which included a few rapellers (not from our group). 

Lunch was enjoyed on the rocks at the base of the waterfall. 

Following our Cove Creek hike we drove further on FS 475 to the Daniel Ridge trailhead.  

On the trail we saw some of the natural beauty of the Davidson River. 

Stopping for a group picture on the Davidson River bridge. 

We continued to the Tom Springs waterfall, a spectacular cliff with a limited flow of water. 

As we drove to our waterfalls we were treated to the majestic beauty of John Rock pluton with its cap of fall colors. 

This concluded our outdoor adventures for 2023. See you next year!