HikeWNC Trail Details: Plunge Basin
Description
From the visitor center, this trail starts out fairly smooth through a forest of very large hemlocks and white pines to the junction with the Plunge Basin overlook split. The trail to the overlook is downhill and has some obstacles, but is well worth the view. This is a popular spot for photographing the falls. Standing on top of the cliffs above the falls, you have a great view of the pool at the base of the falls and the falls themselves, and the overlooks across the gorge. Past the split, the trail descends, sometimes on steep stairs, below rock cliffs and switches back to end up at the basin itself. This is a magnificent view from the base of the falls. Swimming is not allowed!
Details
Trailhead: Blue Ridge Parkway Section 3
Overall Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 0.7mi
Steepness: Climbs Moderately
Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
Other Map ID: BRP MP 316.4
Allowed Uses: Hiking
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