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Elk River Falls Trail

Elk Park North Carolina Hikes

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Elk River Falls Trail - Elk Park North Carolina Hikes

This short waterfall hike is tucked into an isolated tract of Pisgah National Forest near the border with Tennessee. This trail is a popular 0. 5-mile round-trip saunter after church on Sunday for local families. The parking lot is lined with grills and picnic tables (no camping), and a scenic, fishable river flows by.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Elk Park
Length: 0.5 total miles
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate
Local Contacts: Appalachian Ranger District, Burnsville Unit
Local Maps: USGS Elk Park
Topo Map: Elk River Falls Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking North Carolina Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Tim Hall Rating:
Date of Trip: 3/6/2003
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If you're looking for a spectacular waterfall, this is a very good one. Th…

Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph this evening...becoming light and variable.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly sunny in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

  4. Sunday
    Rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

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