2.5 mi
Distance
768 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 12m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sidepocket Falls is an out-and-back trail in Gorges State Park, managed by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles long and gains 768 feet. The nearest town is Cashiers, North Carolina, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 893 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 902 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 893 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Gorges State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cashiers, NC · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Transylvania County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- Gorges 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) 556-6056
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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.
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