Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: Blue Ridge Pkwy, Canton, NC 28716, USA

Phone: +18283483400

Opening hours

Sunday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Monday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Friday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Saturday: 7:30AM–7:30PM

Reviews

Derik Roberts

Jun 24, 2022

What a cool area and beautiful hike. My kids (9 & 6) had no trouble with the 1.5 mile round trip hike. We stayed for quite awhile to wade and swim in the cool cascades and various pools where the stream collected. Lots of great rocks to climb on and explore. The hike itself is fairly easy to moderate. Climbing around the steps and rocks at the waterfall itself was a bit more strenuous but our kids did fine. Would definitely recommend this area. There were several others but the area was large enough that it never felt like it was too crowded. I would highly recommend water shoes if you plan to climb around in the water.

Susan Grogan

Jun 12, 2022

Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead begins across the road from the Looking Glass Rock Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The area is beautiful! Within steps of the trail, you'll encounter on of the greatest trees in Western North Carolina. (You'll know it when you see it!🐉😁) Skinny Dip Falls has often been a popular swimming spot but you will find Hurricane Fred of August 2021 changed this area dramatically. The log bridge was washed away so you must rock hop across the Yellowstone Prong. I admit it is fun to scramble across the rocks after crossing the creek but PAY ATTENTION. If you look at the top of the falls, notice there is a single tree holding back the boulders field caused by the flooding.

Lindsey Price

Jan 2, 2022

Tropical Storm Fred devastated this area. Looks nothing like it previously did.

Will Potter

Dec 6, 2021

Well worth the short hike! Beautiful views and isn't packed like some other spots. Easy to access via parking at the Looking Glass Rock overlook. …

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Questions & Answers

Are the falls still open to swimming and jumping off the rocks?

Qaz Wax | Jan 5, 2019
Rissa Park | Jan 6, 2019

Yes

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Are dogs allowed?

Terri Wagner | Jul 8, 2021
Sudheer Patil | Jul 9, 2021

I will be careful on the narrow wooden bridge 20 foot length max.. rest of the trail is safe for dogs on leash..

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Does anyone actually skinny dip here..?

Katmir Stone | Jan 5, 2020
Jimmy Custer | Jan 6, 2020

Probably at some point

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Is camping allowed off of the trails

Nathaniel Lewis | Jan 5, 2019
jim catalfamo | Jan 6, 2019

I believe you can. There are multiple unofficial campsites there. I hope this was helpful to you

is this place nudist friendly? or is "skinny dip" just a nam?

J One | Oct 6, 2021
A rare FISH | Oct 7, 2021

Just a name but yolo (not legal advice)

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Is this place nudist friendly?

J One | Oct 6, 2021
Clifton Bond | Oct 7, 2021

It certainly is not advertised as such. But, you can get into deep woods, so maybe no one will care.

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How deep the skinny dip is?

Irene Williams | Aug 7, 2021
jessica okon | Aug 8, 2021

Really depends on the level of water at the time you are there. We were just there in June and the water level was too low to jump imo.

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what age kids do you think would like it?

Lee Coscia | Aug 7, 2021
Caden Hastings | Aug 8, 2021

When I went there were children that were 3 years old and up. I'm 26 and had an absolute blast. The water is chilly but very refreshing to take a swim in. I would recommend having a pair of water shoes if you do hop in as it's not a sandy bottom. The rocks aren't necessarily sharp but they are slippery. I believe it's about a mile to mile and a half hike in. An absolutely gorgeous waterfall that I would highly recommend checking out, especially if you can catch it on a sunny day

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Is there any restrooms? 😏

halzton78 | Jan 4, 2021
halzton78 | Jan 5, 2021

👍Thank You Rob!

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Is there a lot of people there today?

Davan Johnson | Jan 4, 2021
Jonathan Kelman | Jan 5, 2021

Almost certainly.

how can my beginner group best prep for a trip here?

Acacia Williams | Jan 4, 2021
Jerry Solomon | Jan 5, 2021

as you start walking the trail you start to think "oh my gosh this is like a serious trail, I should have better shoes" and then suddenly you're there. oh yeah, and typically there's a guy walking behind you with a baby in his arms that makes you feel really bad about ever thinking it was hard. It actually is a real hiking trail--It's a tiny section of the MTS. To prep, wear water shoes, maybe carry a towel. The water is COLD!! Oh, and there's no mobile signal, so put your phone in airplane mode and call it a camera.

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Is there more than one set of stairs? If so, about how many?

Tiffany Hannett | Jan 4, 2021
Mike Coe | Jan 5, 2021

There are several stairs at the end of the trail at the waterfall and "rock"stairs all along the trail. It only takes about 12- 15 minutes to get from the parking lot to the waterfall though

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How far of a hike is it to get to the falls?

Yeira Alvarez | Jan 5, 2020
InLyne Design | Jan 6, 2020

15-20 minutes. Worth it

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How deep is the water here? Is it always very cold?

LumineNoHikari | Jan 5, 2020
Thomas Johnson | Jan 6, 2020

At the base of the falls the water is about 5ft.. and it's very refreshing

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Are they open on weekends?

Ariel Lopez | Jan 5, 2019
Joshua cabello | Jan 6, 2019

They never close, its nature

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