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Elk River Falls, Elk Park

4.4

#102 of 226 in Outdoors in North Carolina Mountains

Must see · Outdoor Activity

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4.6

By Nav1go

But be prepared for a bit of a scramble over/around boulders/trees. The sign says it was .5 miles but I feel like that was round-trip. We never found a way to make it to the very bottom of the system.... more »
By gregcZ54ZW

Short easy hike to the falls, but can be slippery. Off the beaten path so to speak and parking is limited. Scenic location and probably spectacular during the fall. more »

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By Ellie Miron

Most beautiful waterfall! It is a short hike to the falls, but amazing. First the trail will take you to the upper falls, then it continues to the base of the falls. Swimming is a great option but DO NOT JUMP HERE. Great photo opportunities and could spend many hours at this location.

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By Karen Tracy

Great watering hole where you can cool off on a hot day. Lots of rocks and roots to climb. Trail to main falls is short (.45mile round trip), but steep. There is a moderately calm pool near the parking turn around loop. Parking is tight. There is a 2 mile nice paved road that turn to rock surface as you approach the park.

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