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Catawba Falls River Trail in Pisgah National Forest trails

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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: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 695 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔌Fast Charging Adapters - Quickly top up all your gear before heading back into the field
🧥Thermal Emergency Blankets - Compact Mylar blankets to prevent hypothermia if stranded overnight
🚗Car Camping Gear - Equipment for vehicle camping
💧Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from streams and lakes identified on your map
📍Handheld GPS - GPS devices for hiking and navigation

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