1.8 mi
Distance
581 ft
Elev. Gain
44m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for High Shoals Falls unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 418 ft |
| High point | 0.9 mi | 536 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 418 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- South Mountains State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Casar, NC · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Burke County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- South Mountains State Park · North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(828) 433-4772
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near High Shoals Falls
High Shoals Falls Loop Trail

Chestnut Knob Loop Trail

Little River and Sawtooth Trail

Chestnut Knob Trail

Shinny Creek Loop Trail

Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop
In this park
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High Shoals Falls Loop Trail
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High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail
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Chestnut Knob Trail
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Chestnut Knob Loop Trail
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Possum Trail
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Little River and Sawtooth Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Upper Falls Campsite
5.4 mi away · NC

Dispersed Site near 35.6028, -81.7292
5.6 mi away · NC

Dispersed Site near 35.5658, -81.7222
5.8 mi away · NC

Dispersed Site near 35.6007, -81.7693
7.9 mi away · NC
ReservableGrand View Campground & RV Park
8.4 mi away · NC
ReservableStarlight Hills Campground
9.6 mi away · NC
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