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| Trail Use = {{Hike}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = | | Hike Time = 10 min. | ||
| Distance = 0.1 | | Distance = 0.1 | ||
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| Trail pins = Yes | | Trail pins = Yes | ||
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| Date reviewed = 10/ | | Date reviewed = 10/08/2017 | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
A short 10 minute moderate walk to an impressive 50ft North Carolina waterfall. | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
<!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | ||
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== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
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 == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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== Fees, Permits, etc. == | == Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
There are no day use, trail head, or entrance fees. | |||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | ||
A Video guide of the trail can been viewed here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/elk-river-falls | |||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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<display_map type="terrain" width="auto" height="600" gkml="https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Elk_River_Falls_Trail.kml, | |||
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Appalachian_Trail_(a).kml, | |||
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Jones_Falls_Trail.kml, | |||
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Elk_River_Trail.kml"> | |||
36.1972361988, -81.9701038645~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
36.2031721006, -81.9812963293~Jones Falls~ ~MarkerC.png | |||
36.1986817884, -81.9691952442~Elk River Falls~ ~MarkerC.png | |||
</display_map> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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[[Category:North Carolina]][[Category:Waterfalls | [[Category:North Carolina]][[Category:Waterfalls]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023
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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]
Photos[edit]
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