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Hemlock Nature, Upper Falls, and High Shoals Falls Loop route map
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North Carolina

Hemlock Nature, Upper Falls, and High Shoals Falls Loop

Connelly Springs, North Carolina

14.3 mi

Distance

3,376 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 7m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The hike begins at the Jacob Fork parking area and goes along the Jacob Fork River to the High Shoals Falls loop.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:428 ft
Max:864 ft
1,029 ft
1,029 ft
428 ft573 ft719 ft864 ft0.0 mi3.6 mi7.1 mi10.7 mi14.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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