Alyssa Falls

Alyssa Falls

Nikon D800, Nikon 17-35mm lens at 24mm, f/16, 1/4 second, ISO 400, polarizing filter.

Beauty Rating:
6
Accessibility:
Bushwhack
River:
East Fork Campbell Creek
River Basin:
French Broad
Watershed:
Very small
Elevation:
4,400 feet
Type and Height:
Steep, cascading waterfall about 25 feet high
Landowner:
Blue Ridge Parkway
County:
Haywood
USGS Map:
Hazelwood
Hike Distance:
About 1.25 crow-flying miles by the most direct route, but it will be much longer on foot.
Hike Difficulty:
10
Photo Rating:
5
Compass:
180°
Canopy:
Closed
Waterfall GPS:
Trailhead GPS:
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Driving Directions

See the Campbell Creek Falls listing for info about visiting Alyssa Falls.

Hike Description

See the Campbell Creek Falls listing for info about visiting Alyssa Falls.

Overview

Two small forks come together to create East Fork Campbell Creek. Both forks have small waterfalls a few hundred feet upstream from their confluence. On the river-right fork is Lyn Lowry Falls. On the river-left fork is Alyssa Falls, a scenic waterfall set in a lush setting of moss and dog hobble. For those following the creek downstream to see Campbell Creek Falls, which is a short distance downstream, Alyssa Falls is a terrific opening act. The name honors the memory of a very special young lady.

Nikon D800, Nikon 17-35mm lens at 24mm, f/16, 1/5 second, ISO 400, polarizing filter.