Located in the pit of the Ellicott Rock Wilderness of North Carolina, Scotsmans Falls is a true gem and one not to miss. The 40-ft drop tumbles over an impressive, rocky overhang before cascading out over beautiful mini-ledges. Best of all, this hike is less than a quarter mile round trip!
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The iconic Linville River has a reputation all its own. It relentlessly winds its way through several boulder choked canyons, creating numerous notable waterfalls. Of the 12 mile stretch that runs through the wilderness area, Cave Falls and the Bob Ross Gorge are among my top favorite sections.
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Yellow Fork Falls – or also known as Paddys Creek Falls – is a brilliantly crafted 35-ft waterfall located just outside the southwestern flank of the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina.
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The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area – “Grand Canyon of the East” and arguably home to the most rugged terrain of the Southern Appalachians! Among the many prominent peaks found here, few stack up against the internationally iconic Shortoff Mountain.
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With a name like “Waterfall Creek”, how could it disappoint? Located in the Big Ivy section of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, the mossy creek descends the western flank of Bullhead Ridge below Craggy Dome and Craggy Pinnacle. To no one’s surprise, it hosts some pretty spectacular – you guessed it – waterfalls!
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The Jocassee Gorges, located in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, features some of the Southeast’s most impressive and powerful rivers. Of the four major waterways, the Thompson River is about as wild as it gets – hosting several breath taking waterfalls, deep swimming holes, and even its own natural water slide!
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Mountain Cat Falls, a 55ft waterfall in the Jocassee Gorges Wildlife Management Area of South Carolina, is a true gem of the Upstate! It features a full grotto behind the vertical drop, a sinkhole at its base, and some impressive boulder piles that make for fun scrambling!
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The Horsepasture River, located in Western North Carolina, is nothing short of a behemoth. The 18.1 mile National Wild and Scenic river stretches between two states, boasts at least 12 significant waterfalls, and a chunk passes through Gorges State Park – 4.5 miles of which is designated as a State Natural River!
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The Toxaway River is a titan among North Carolina waterways. Not only is it soaked with iconic landmarks such as the first artificial lake of the Appalachians, this richly historic river also hosts a series of some of the most sought after waterfalls in all of Western North Carolina.
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Located deep within the Big Ivy/Coleman Boundary of Pisgah National Forest, Peach Orchard Creek deliciously flows through one of North Carolina’s most scenic and vibrant areas. At its pit, the waterway descends into a nearly 800-ft deep gorge between the western flanks of Bullhead Mountain and Locust Knob.
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In 1857, during the peak of a nearly two decade long dispute over which mountain is the tallest in the region, Dr. Elisha Mitchell met his demise at the age of 64 when he fell off a 30-ft waterfall that drops between a rocky, narrow slot. Ironically named Mitchell Falls, this richly historic location has risen to “Holy Grail” status in the ranks of the waterfalling community.
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The WILDS is a Christian Camp and Conference Center, located in south Brevard. Established in 1969 (and now celebrating their 50th year), they deliver top notch adventures to their campers with their impressive property and facilities. The property straddles the Gorges State Park boundaries and has “funtastic” activities such as hiking, climbing, tubing, swimming, and even a zip line across the massive gorge that is Third Falls!
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