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Transylvania County

Whaleback Falls loop from Davidson River

Transylvania County

Whaleback Falls loop from Davidson River

Hard

2.8

(20)

94

riders

Whaleback Falls loop from Davidson River

01:46

20.8km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

15.8 km

Toms Spring Falls (Daniel Ridge Falls)

Highlight • Waterfall

You can get right up to the base of Toms Spring Falls (also known as Daniel Ridge Falls). The curved rock causes several cascades of water to form before reaching …

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2

17.9 km

Whaleback Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Whaleback Falls is in Pisgah National Forest and is a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole into a tranquil bend of the Davidson River. It is a great place to take a quick dip to cool off during a long ride.

Tip by

B

20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.57 km

1.08 km

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

1.14 km

208 m

< 100 m

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