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| Image Name = Elk_Park_Big_Falls1.JPG | | Image Name = Elk_Park_Big_Falls1.JPG | ||
| City = Elk Park | | City = Elk Park | ||
| State = North Carolina | | State = North Carolina | ||
| Marking = * | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = | | Hike Time = 10 min. | ||
| Distance = 0.1 | | Distance = 0.1 | ||
| Elevation Gain = * | | Elevation Gain = * | ||
| High Point = * | | High Point = * | ||
| Latitude = 36. | | Latitude = 36.1987 | ||
| Longitude = -81. | | Longitude = -81.9695 | ||
| Medical = *, TN | | Medical = *, TN | ||
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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 == | == 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 == | == 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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<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 | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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[[Category:North Carolina]][[Category:Waterfalls]] | |||
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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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