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Bard Falls
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Collettsville, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Bard Falls yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Bard Falls
“The falls were gorgeous and we had them to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon for over half an hour.”
Easy hike, not too long. The falls were gorgeous and we had them to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon for over half an hour. I think most people breeze by this one to see north Harper Falls instead which is a shame. There's a good place to swim in the warmer months.
Good peaceful hike. Had several places to backpack camp once down beside the stream. Just keep going because Bard falls is a little further and kind of off the path. I heard it and then went off trail just a little to view this beautiful beast. ❤️
A well kept secret. This waterfall is pretty impressive and the hike there is very leisurely. I've hiked it twice and never ran into another person the whole time. Brought four dogs the last time and they had a blast running free.
Gorgeous hike, easy to moderate with a stream crossing. Plenty of available campsites available down at the stream and near the waterfall.
Trail conditions & character
“The falls were gorgeous and we had them to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon for over half an hour.”
Plan your run at Bard Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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