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                     | Difficulty Rating = Easy
                     | Difficulty Rating = Easy
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                     | Hike Time = 10 min.
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  | Trail pins = Yes
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  | Comment = Stubbiest stub, just a picture!
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  | Date reviewed = 10/24/2015
  | Date reviewed = 10/08/2017
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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A short 10 minute moderate walk to an impressive 50ft North Carolina waterfall.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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The trailhead is located at the end of Elk River road just off Highway 19E.  From Highway 19E, just before you cross into Tennessee, turn on Old Mill Rd.  Look for Elk River Road and take it till it ends.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The trail is very well marked and easy to follow.  The trail passes by the top of the falls before encountering stairs that lead to the bottom.  The top section of the falls is unprotected and has been the source of numerous accidents and deaths.  Know and practice proper waterfall safety at this hike.


== Typical Conditions ==
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== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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There are no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.


== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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A Video guide of the trail can been viewed here:  https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/elk-river-falls


== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Appalachian_Trail_(a).kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Jones_Falls_Trail.kml,
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[[Category:North Carolina]][[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 7 January 2023

Elk Park Big Falls1.JPG
Trail Name Elk River Big Falls
Nearest City Elk Park
State North Carolina
Trail Marking
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 10 min."min." is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
Distance, round-trip 0.10.1 mi <br />0.161 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation *"*" is not a number. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical *, TN
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Trail Overview[edit]

A short 10 minute moderate walk to an impressive 50ft North Carolina waterfall.

How to get there[edit]

The trailhead is located at the end of Elk River road just off Highway 19E. From Highway 19E, just before you cross into Tennessee, turn on Old Mill Rd. Look for Elk River Road and take it till it ends.

Route Description[edit]

The trail is very well marked and easy to follow. The trail passes by the top of the falls before encountering stairs that lead to the bottom. The top section of the falls is unprotected and has been the source of numerous accidents and deaths. Know and practice proper waterfall safety at this hike.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

There are no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

A Video guide of the trail can been viewed here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/elk-river-falls

Maps[edit]

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Photos[edit]