South Mountain State Park - Waterfall Hike - Hiking trail near Connelly Springs, North Carolina, United States - Description
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| Name | South Mountain State Park - Waterfall Hike | |
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| Summary | Hike along a creek to multiple waterfalls | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.0 miles / 1.6 km | |
| Elevation Gain | ||
| Minimum Elevation | ||
| Maximum Elevation | 2,894 feet / 882 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Waterfalls | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Connelly Springs, North Carolina, United States | |
| Link | http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/somo/home.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
From the parking lot follow the Headquarters Trail to the Shinny Trail and reconnect with the Headquarters Trail. Then follow the Upper Falls Trail to Upper Falls and High Shoals Falls. Follow the trail back to the parking lot. An additional 2.6 miles one way can be added to climb to an overlook at the end of the Chestnut Knob Trail.
Take I-40 to Exit 105. Then follow NC18 South until you see signs for South Mountain State Park.
| Latitude | 35.5965479331 degrees / 35° 35.793' / 35° 35' 47.57" |
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| Longitude | -81.6039133072 degrees / -81° 36.235' / -81° 36' 14.09" |
| Title | 50 Hikes In The Mountains Of North Carolina | |
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| Author | Robert L. Williams | |
| ISBN | 0881504491 | |
| Link | http://www.amazon.com/50-Hikes-Mountains-North-Carolina/dp/0881504491 |
| Created by Nick on 11/12/2007 |
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