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Catawba Falls

Pisgah National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Pisgah

  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 476 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,067 ft
  • Elevation loss: 476 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,604 ft

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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 476 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,067 ft
  • Elevation loss: 476 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,604 ft

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Catawba Falls River Trail in Pisgah National Forest

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

The Catawba Falls Trail offers a scenic journey through Pisgah National Forest, guiding hikers along a gentle riverside path rich with historic stonework, lush vegetation, and streams that punctuate the quiet, wooded landscape. About halfway up, hikers encounter a historic dam that forms a small waterfall,…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,280 ft

Catawba Falls Trail

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 587 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,096 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🏕️Tent Footprint - Protect your tent base from wear
🌡️Portable Weather Meter - Track weather conditions on the trail
🪶Paracord Bracelet - Survival bracelet with built‑in tools
🗃️Trail First Aid Kit - Essential kit for outdoor injuries and emergencies
🚁Photography Drones - Capture stunning aerial views of landforms and topography

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