Moderate hike
Catawba Falls
Near Old Fort, North Carolina
Height100 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring
Catawba Falls is a 100-ft waterfall near Old Fort, North Carolina, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a layered, mossy cascade at the headwaters of the Catawba River. Best season: Spring.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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