Catawba Falls Trail
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north carolina · McDowell County

Catawba Falls Trail

A scenic riverside hike to a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
2
County
McDowell

About This Trail

Catawba Falls is a stunning series of cascades on the Catawba River, with the main falls dropping approximately 100 feet over multiple tiers. The trail follows an old roadbed along the river, crossing several footbridges before reaching the falls.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.6072, -82.2044 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Old Fort, NC, take I-40 east to Exit 73. Turn right onto Catawba River Road and continue for about 3 miles to the trailhead parking area.

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