Another hike from Kevin Adams North Carolina’s Best Wildflower Hikes (Westcliffe Publishers) worth taking in April leads to a pleasant waterfall at Moore Cove . The trail head begins at a stately bridge built by the WPA, definitely worth a few clicks of the camera. The narrow trail meanders but is basically an easy walk with flowers strewn along the path all the way to the waterfall.

Spring rains bring variety
Thanks to a very moist environment there were some remarkable little jewels. I enjoyed photographing romantic groupings of purple violets nested in the shade of decaying tree trunks or resting below outcroppings of large boulders.
Close to the falls we found massings of trilliums and other colorful exotics .

Pisgah Inn satisfies the hungry hiker
If you plan this hike in the morning, you can have a pleasant lunch at the Pisgah Inn with spectacular views from the peak of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The meals are sure to please at a remarkably reasonable price. Whenever you plan your hike to Moore Cove Falls include a stop at the Pisgah Inn for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

What’s your favorite meal at the Pisgah?