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Little Bradley Falls

📍 near Saluda
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, clear
Water Temp
🔴 Difficult
Difficulty
📅 Spring–fall
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Located near Big Bradley Falls, a site with 7 documented fatalities since 2000 from unstable side trails — exercise the same general caution regarding steep, potentially unstable terrain even though this is a separate, smaller falls.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🔴 Difficult Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Little Bradley Falls

A smaller, somewhat less-visited counterpart to Big Bradley Falls near Saluda — still requires the same general caution around steep terrain common to this area.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Smaller waterfall & pool near Big Bradley Falls
Managed By
US Forest Service (Pisgah National Forest)
County
Polk County, North Carolina
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Near Saluda, NC (separate, smaller trail from Big Bradley Falls)

Access Notes:
Moderate hike, generally considered less hazardous than nearby Big Bradley Falls but still has steep sections

GPS Coordinates
35.2631, -82.3243
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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