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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 Trail

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

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

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

Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Multi-day Trekking Packs - Large capacity backpacks for wild camping and long-distance trails
🧭Orienteering Compasses - Accurate compasses for map-based navigation
🍱Food Containers - Reusable containers for outdoor meals
🥤Collapsible Water Bottles - Save space in your rucksack as you consume your water
🍳Camping Stoves - Compact stoves for outdoor cooking

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