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High Falls Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Cashiers
  5. High Falls Trail Access Area
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“A short but steep hike from Lake Glenville down to High Falls. ”

Adam Bock
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0.7

Miles

1.1

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Point to Point

3,496' 1,066 m

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2,890' 881 m

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Up

606' 185 m

Down

17%

Avg Grade (10°)

52%

Max Grade (28°)

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Features River/Creek · Swimming · Waterfall

Description

This is a short but steep hike down to beautiful waterfalls that offer a nice spot for a picnic and a cool dip in the small pools at the base of the waterfall.

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Land Manager: Jackson County, NC - Parks & Recreation Department

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Adam Bock
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High Falls
Oct 6, 2019 near Cullowhee, NC

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Aug 6, 2022
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Mar 13, 2021
dee angel
Jun 28, 2020
Jenny Kroll
Jun 20, 2020
Allan Mal
long exposure pics at the waterfall. Super steps 4days and the trek back up was whoa. Jenna hustled back up turbo mode to catch a call. Challenging. 3.4mi
Nov 10, 2019
Riding Pastor
good hike but some wet spots 0.7mi
Nov 4, 2018
Brooke B
Mar 31, 2018
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