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Lanier Falls Trail
0.2-mile easy access trail to Lanier Falls.
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About This Trail
A short spur off the Campbell Creek Loop, this trail descends via rustic steps to Lanier Falls, a striking 200-foot-wide ledge drop stretching across the Cape Fear River. The rocky riverbank offers a scenic spot to rest and, in summer, a popular place to wade in the shallows.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Sycamore Trail
7.2-mile moderate long route in William B. Umstead State Park.
Sal's Branch Trail
2.8-mile moderate trail in William B. Umstead State Park.
Company Mill Trail
5.8-mile moderate loop at William B. Umstead State Park.
Summit Loop Trail
3-mile moderate loop to Medoc Mountain's summit area.
Bluff Loop Trail
1.75-mile easy to moderate loop at Medoc Mountain State Park.
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