From I-40 in Black Mountain, travel south on Hwy 9 for 6 miles. Turn sharp left onto Crooked Creek Road. In 1 mile, turn left onto Catawba Falls Parkway (gate for Catawba Falls Preserve). Stay on Catawba Falls Parkway for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Trail. Lot will be at the end of the road on your right. Look for sign. Both Apple and Google Maps will get you to Cumberland Falls Trail.