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Catawba Falls River Trail in Pisgah National Forest

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, while the lower and upper Catawba Falls provide the main attractions, with tiered cascades and a pool at the base of the lower falls. Stairways and a bridge enhance accessibility and safety on this popular trail, making it an ideal adventure for both novice and seasoned hikers seeking a tranquil yet visually rewarding hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 205 m
  • Maximum elevation: 695 m
  • Elevation loss: 206 m
  • Minimum elevation: 489 m
  • Moving time: 56 m 19 s
  • Moving speed: 4.3 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 7.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 2 m
  • Global speed: 3.9 Km/h

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  • Distance: 4.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 205 m
  • Maximum elevation: 695 m
  • Elevation loss: 206 m
  • Minimum elevation: 489 m
  • Moving time: 56 m 19 s
  • Moving speed: 4.3 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 7.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 2 m
  • Global speed: 3.9 Km/h

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Catawba Falls Trail

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

Distance: 3.9 Km • Elevation gain: 179 m • Maximum elevation: 639 m

Catawba Falls

United States > North Carolina > McDowell County

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

Distance: 3.7 Km • Elevation gain: 145 m • Maximum elevation: 630 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

Ultralight Solo Tents - Compact shelters for multi-day topographic surveying expeditions
GPS Watches - GPS watches for outdoor sports
📸Action Cameras - Record your journey across interesting topographic features in 4K
📍Handheld GPS - GPS devices for hiking and navigation
🧊Insulated Stainless Steel Flasks - Keep water cold for 24 hours in the heat or coffee hot in the cold

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