Courthouse Creek Road closed through the summer

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The US Forest Service has announced that Courthouse Creek Road, FS 140, will be closed until late October to replace a low-water crossing. This road has been the subject of extensive damage and repairs in the past thanks to flood … Continued

Hike in to Graveyard Fields now to avoid the crowds

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By now, you’ve probably heard the news that the Graveyard Fields parking area and trailhead along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed for the next 11 weeks while the parking area is expanded and restroom facilities are added. It’s been … Continued

Santeetlah Lake Trail Now Open

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Tucked away near Robbinsville, NC in Graham County is Santeetlah Lake, a gem of a reservoir with a name I’ve yet figured out how to pronounce correctly. The lake is fed by clear, cold-water streams such as Snowbird Creek and one … Continued

New multi-use trails open near Lake Lure, NC

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We’ve been hearing tidbits about the development of the new trails near the Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock State Park for the last few years. Now it looks like the first trail openings are happening, starting at Lake Lure’s Buffalo … Continued

Forest Service to close N. Mills River Area for 6 Months

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It looks like the Brushy Ridge logging project will be getting underway soon, and during that time, the entire North Mills River area will be closed to public access. A post on the NC Wildlife Resource Commission’s web site alludes to … Continued

Looking for Android Beta Testers

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Android users! We’re ready to begin alpha testing of our upcoming North Carolina Waterfalls android app! Being a tester means a few things: early access to the app at the lowest price allowable, the chance to shape new features and … Continued

Tsali’s Left Loop Closed Temporarily

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The US Forest Service announced a closure of Tsali’s Left Loop trail due to a landslide today. Full press release is below. Edit 3/1/2014: The Forest Service has reopened the trail now. Enjoy it! National Forests in North Carolina U.S. … Continued

New DuPont State Forest Map by Pisgah Map Company

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Earlier this year, Pisgah Map Company released another map in the Western North Carolina Trail Guide series, this one of DuPont State (Recreational) Forest. Like the Pisgah Ranger District map published in 2011 (which we also reviewed), this is another … Continued

New Trail Opens in DuPont State Forest

In celebration of National Trails day on June 1, 2013, several new trails were officially opened in DuPont State Recreational Forest, including a new connector between the end of Turkey Knob Road at Pinnacle Mountain Road and Little Briery trail. … Continued