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Posts relating to waterfalls in Western North Carolina.

Hike to the Waterfall on Hickory Branch
7 Feb 2010

Hike to the Waterfall on Hickory Branch

by jordan | posted in: Trip Reports, WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

Instead of watching the super bowl, I hiked to the waterfall on Hickory Branch today, near the historic Curtis Creek area in the Pisgah National Forest. It was a beautiful winter day, and not only would I rather do just … Continued

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Two New Waterfalls Added to Site
3 Jan 2010

Two New Waterfalls Added to Site

by jordan | posted in: Trip Reports, WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

I spent New Year’s Eve visiting two waterfalls near Highlands, NC which I have added to NorthCarolinaWaterfalls.info: Picklesimer Rock House Falls and Big Shoals (Secret Falls). The weather was foggy, and it had snowed around 1-2 inches the night before, … Continued

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Visit to Catawba Falls
27 Dec 2009

Visit to Catawba Falls

by jordan | posted in: Trip Reports, WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 1

Catawba Falls is located just off of I-40 in the Pisgah National Forest, near Old Fort, in McDowell County. Despite its’ being on National Forest property, however, the falls has long since been off-limits to the general public due to … Continued

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Gorges, Mount Mitchell State Parks Officially Reopening
8 May 2009

Gorges, Mount Mitchell State Parks Officially Reopening

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

Although Mount Mitchell’s new observation deck has been open for a while, the Park will hold a dedication on Saturday (May 9) which marks its official unveiling to the public. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM at the … Continued

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Conservation Road Reopens in Dupont State Forest
4 Mar 2008

Conservation Road Reopens in Dupont State Forest

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Mountain Biking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

Conservation Road is once again open, which is one of the few routes connecting the South side of Dupont State Forest with the North side. You can now easily visit attractions like High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Juilia … Continued

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Injury at Triple Falls
3 Aug 2007

Injury at Triple Falls

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

A man fell off the lower tier of Triple Falls at around 3:30 PM Thursday, sustaining head injuries. He was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital. (Update 8/8/07: The man identified as Joseph H. Leonard, 54, of Easton, Md., died on … Continued

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Public Access to Catawba Falls May Be Forthcoming
1 Aug 2007

Public Access to Catawba Falls May Be Forthcoming

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

The Foothills Conservancy recently purchased a 23 acre tract of land for $400,000.00 on loan, which connects a publicly accessible road with the section of Pisgah National Forest containing Catawba Falls. Now, the conservancy has 2 years to repay the … Continued

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Moore Cove Falls Trail Reopened
3 Jul 2007

Moore Cove Falls Trail Reopened

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

Just in time for the 4th of July, the Moore Cove Falls trail has reopened.

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Connestee Falls to Become Public Park
12 Jun 2007

Connestee Falls to Become Public Park

by jordan | posted in: WNC Waterfalls | 0

As reported on BlueRidgeNow.com, Connestee Falls, a gem located right next to US Hwy. 276 and a real estate office south of Brevard, is to be sold to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy to become a public park. The owner … Continued

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Moore Cove Falls Trail Temporarily Closed
9 Jun 2007

Moore Cove Falls Trail Temporarily Closed

by jordan | posted in: WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

The Moore Cove Falls trail and Best Hike is closed while repairs are made to the bridge over Looking Glass Creek. The Forest Service hopes to reopen the trail by July 1.

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