Cove Creek Waterfall Rappel and Canyoneering Adventure in Brevard
Overview
Discover the excitement of beginner‑friendly waterfall rappelling and canyoneering on the Cove Creek Canyon Adventure, a guided outdoor experience set in the scenic Pisgah National Forest. After checking in and completing gear sizing, you’ll enjoy a relaxed 1.5‑mile hike through lush forest to the top of Cove Creek Waterfall. Here, your guides will outfit you with technical gear and teach you the basics of rappelling before you practice your new skills on a training rappel.
Once ready, you’ll descend a stunning 75‑foot waterfall followed by a second 45‑foot rappel, all while surrounded by beautiful canyon scenery. Throughout the trip, you’ll navigate knee‑deep creek water, scramble over boulders, and explore trails that run alongside the waterway. The adventure finishes with a visit to a refreshing swimming hole before hiking out, making this a fun, accessible, and unforgettable introduction to canyoneering.
What's Included
- All equipment including harness, helmet, and shoes provided. A seasoned guide with years of guiding experience and instruction.
- Photos are not included in this price
- Transportation
- Lunch
Meeting Location
1600 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cove Creek Canyon Waterfall Rappelling and Canyoneering is a beginner‑friendly outdoor adventure in the Pisgah National Forest, perfect for those in good physical condition who can comfortably hike on rocky terrain and gentle hills at a relaxed pace, with no prior climbing or rappelling experience required—being able to climb a ladder or several flights of stairs is a good indicator of readiness. The experience features a 1.5‑mile hike to the top of Cove Creek Waterfall, a full gear‑up and rappelling class, a practice rappel, an exciting 75‑foot waterfall rappel, and a second 45‑foot rappel. Along the way, participants navigate knee‑deep water, scramble over boulders, and explore scenic trails that run alongside the waterway. The adventure concludes with a visit to a refreshing swimming hole before hiking out, making it a memorable and accessible introduction to canyoneering and waterfall rappelling.
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5635095P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All equipment including harness, helmet, and shoes provided. A seasoned guide with years of guiding experience and instruction.
- Photos are not included in this price.
- Transportation.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cove Creek Waterfall Rappel and Canyoneering Adventure in Brevard is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cove Creek Waterfall Rappel and Canyoneering Adventure in Brevard will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All equipment including harness, helmet, and shoes provided. A seasoned guide with years of guiding experience and instruction.
- Photos are not included in this price
- Transportation
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
