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Catawba Falls

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

  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 145 m
  • Maximum elevation: 630 m
  • Elevation loss: 145 m
  • Minimum elevation: 489 m

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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 145 m
  • Maximum elevation: 630 m
  • Elevation loss: 145 m
  • Minimum elevation: 489 m

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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: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 695 m

Catawba Falls Trail

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 179 m • Maximum elevation: 639 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔪Outdoor Multi-Tools - Versatile tools for gear repairs and food prep in the wild
🧢Thermal Beanie Hats - Prevent heat loss from the head in windy summit conditions
🔋Power Banks - Portable chargers for long outdoor trips
🧺Microfibre Travel Towels - Fast-drying and compact towels for wild swimming and camping
🖼️Topographic Map Art - Decorative 3D-effect posters of famous UK peaks and regions

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