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3-Day Waterfall Hiking Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with Comfortable Lodging

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Day 1: Dupont Waterfalls Hiking

Asheville, NC, USA on August 12, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Tupelo Honey

Enjoy a hearty Southern-style breakfast featuring local ingredients to fuel up for the day's hike. This popular spot opens at 7am and serves until 2pm.
USD20, 1h

9:00am

Hiking Dupont State Forest Waterfalls

Hike 10-12 miles exploring waterfalls such as Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls. Trails are well-marked and offer beautiful forest scenery ideal for mid-August weather.
Free, 5h30m

2:30pm

Lunch at The Jam Pot

Casual spot offering sandwiches, soups, and salads. A great place to refuel after your morning hike, open daily from 11am-3pm.
USD15, 1h

4:00pm

Relax at lodging: Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins

Comfortable, reasonably priced cabins close to Dupont State Forest, perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking.
USD120, Overnight

7:00pm

Dinner at Sunny Point Café

Popular Asheville eatery known for farm-to-table dishes and a cozy atmosphere. Open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm weekends.
USD30, 1h30m
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Day 2: Pisgah Waterfall Treks

Brevard, NC, USA on August 13, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Blue Ridge Bakery

Start your day with fresh pastries and coffee at this local favorite, open from 7am.
USD12, 1h

8:30am

Hike Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock Trails

Traverse 12-15 miles visiting spectacular waterfalls including Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock, with plenty of swimming opportunities. Trails are suited for summer hiking and offer shaded forest paths.
Free, 6h

3:00pm

Lunch at The Square Root

A cozy restaurant in downtown Brevard offering farm-fresh and seasonal fare, open for lunch until 3pm.
USD22, 1h

5:00pm

Stay at Pisgah Inn

Lodge located on the Blue Ridge Parkway offering comfortable rooms with mountain views, ideal for resting after a long day.
USD140, Overnight

7:30pm

Dinner at Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop

Classic American diner favorites with local charm, open till 8:30pm on weekdays.
USD25, 1h30m
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Day 3: Grandfather Mountain Trails

Boone, NC, USA on August 14, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Our Daily Bread

A farmhouse-style café offering fresh baked goods and breakfast classics, open daily from 7am.
USD15, 1h

8:00am

Hiking on Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfall Routes

Explore 10-12 miles on trails near Grandfather Mountain National Park, including paths to waterfalls like Cascades and Linn Cove Viaduct. Great terrain for summer hiking with scenic mountain vistas.
USD15 (park entry), 5h30m

2:00pm

Lunch at Vidalia

Seasonal Southern cuisine with a modern twist, located in Boone, open for lunch until 3pm.
USD30, 1h

4:00pm

Depart from Boone, NC

Conclude your adventurous waterfall hiking trip with scenic memories and ease of access to transport hubs from Boone.
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