Four waterfalls (including Discovery Falls) are accessible via the same old logging road. The logging road is located off gravel Forest Road 475B (also called Headwaters Road).
For a hiking day full of waterfalls, check out the other four falls on Forest Road 475B.
This road is often closed in the winter.
Along a curve on FR 475B there is a Forest Management sign. Park on the outside of the curve out of traffic. There is a gated logging road to the left of the Forest Management sign, along with a trailhead marker (“to Seniard Ridge”) and road sign (5043).
Walk around the gate and onto the road. About a quarter of a mile down the road there is a wooden bridge. Just before the bridge, there is an unmarked trail to the right. This is not an official trail and not maintained by the Forest Service.
It is another quarter mile to Discovery Falls along this trail. Part of the pathway was flooded by the creek. I had to walk across thin tree trunks spread over the pool. There is a small waterfall on your left on the way up if you want a break to enjoy it.
Discovery Falls is a moderate trail but the last part is extremely steep and narrow. You can see the top of the falls from the path which gave me motivation to continue.
Discovery Falls
The waterfall was spectacular close up! The water cascades 75 feet down the angled rock face making it difficult to take it all at once.
I’ve visited in both November and December. Early November was beautiful because the trees around the waterfall still had some color in their leaves.
With more trees bare, December had clearer views from farther down the trail.
During my hikes, leaves covered everything which made it very slick. I did slip and fall on my way down, thankfully falling backwards. I would recommend caution for anyone who is not an avid hiker.
For other waterfalls in the area, check out my list of Brevard waterfalls.
Great photos! Thanks for the info.
Thank you Jo! It’s a beautiful spot and doesn’t have the crowds some others do 🙂