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South Harper Creek Falls route map
ModerateOut and Back

South Harper Creek Falls

Collettsville, North Carolina

3.3 mi

Distance

892 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 20m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Beautiful woodland walk and awesome 200+ foot waterfall. This is the quickest and easiest way to access South Harper Creek Falls. The trail will begin across from the small parking area on the right. Look for the orange blazes. Walk along the mostly level to descending trail for approximately 1.1 miles to Harper Creek. Stay to the left at any trail junctions you encounter along this part of the trail. Once at the creek, cross and look for the natural stone stairs leading away from the creek. If you look upstream you will see a small unnamed falls. At this point you wil no longer follow the orange blazes. The trail will follow switchbacks up the mountain. It might be hard to find in areas, but follow what looks like the most heavily traveled route. When you get to the top of the ridge look for a heavily rutted and used trail going from left to right. Always stay left and you will come to an overlook with awesome views of the falls. WATERFALLS ARE DANGEROUS! PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM WET AND SLIPPERY ROCKS.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:682 ft
Max:774 ft
272 ft
272 ft
682 ft713 ft743 ft774 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.7 mi2.5 mi3.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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