Upper Toms Spring Falls

Upper Toms Spring Falls is a 50-foot waterfall on Toms Spring Branch upstream of Toms Spring Falls, in the Davidson River area of Pisgah National Forest. From the parking area, walk past the gate on FR 5046 and cross Davidson River on a large bridge. Stay right where Daniel Ridge Loop Trail splits left, and continue less than half a mile to Toms Spring Falls on the left. Continue on FR 5046, which turns left. In just under 2 miles the road crosses Toms Spring Branch just downstream of the upper falls; a short path on the right bank (facing downstream) leads to the base. At 2.1 miles the road meets Daniel Ridge Loop Trail. Turn left and descend beside Toms Spring Branch; the trail passes near the top of the upper falls without a good view and ends at FR 5046 just south of Toms Spring Falls. Turn right to return to the trailhead.