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Franklin Area Waterfalls

Franklin North Carolina Waterfall Trails

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Franklin Area Waterfalls - Franklin North Carolina Waterfall Trails

Franklin, located in the mountains of western North Carolina on the banks of the Little Tennessee, has earned the title Gem Capitol of the World, and gem mining ranks alongside hiking to waterfalls as the primary draw for visitors. The area is a favorite spot for rock hounds, and you might be as lucky as one miner who found a 400+ carat ruby that was estimated to be worth $14,000. This eTrail contains a map with descriptions and directions to 4 waterfalls in this region. The falls include White Oak Falls, Camp Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and Rufus Morgan Falls.

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Published by Menasha Ridge Press. All Rights Reserved.

Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Waterfalls
Nearby City: Franklin
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Many options
Skill Level: Varies from easy to moderate
Duration: Varies by waterfall, hikes range from 1 to 1.1 miles round trip
Season: Year-round
Local Contacts: Nantahala National Forest
Topo Map: Franklin Area Waterfalls Topographic Map
Guide Book: Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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    High wind warning in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM est Thursday.

  2. Tonight
    Mostly cloudy. Snow with a chance of freezing rain this evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Blustery and cold with lows 15 to 21. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

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    Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning...then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Windy with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.

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About This Trail Guide

Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge
Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge

by Nicole Blouin, Steve Bordonaro, & Marilou Wier Bordonaro (Menasha Ridge Press)

Waterfalls are magical places - places of solitude, of serenity, of subtle power. Surrounding these…

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