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Catawba Falls

Basic Information:

Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 6.0 miles / 9.7 km
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Things To See: - Cascades - Waterfalls
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Nearby Town: Old Fort, North Carolina, United States

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The Headwaters of the Catawba River and protected by conservation easements, this 340 foot cascade includes an upper and lower falls with an upper 70 foot plunge.

Trail begins across bridge and to right. Moderate hike to lower falls, strenuous hike to upper falls, 3 miles. Public access available from dawn to dusk only.