Short walk
Elk River Falls
Near Banner Elk, North Carolina
Height50 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.6 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring–fall
Elk River Falls is a 50-ft waterfall near Banner Elk, North Carolina, with short walk access (0.6 mi round trip). a wide, powerful High Country fall with a big plunge pool. Best season: Spring–fall.
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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