Discover The North Cove
Explore the beauty of The Catawba and its surrounding areas. From lush forests to breathtaking mountain views, The Catawba offers a diverse range of hiking locations for nature enthusiasts to enjoy just a short drive away.
Waterfall Trails
Mountain & Forest Trails
Catawba Falls Trail
Old Fort, NC (20 min)
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4 miles round trip | Moderate
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340-foot waterfall, forest views
Tom's Creek Falls
Marion, NC (15 min)
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1-mile loop | Easy
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80-foot waterfall, mica mine
Crabtree Falls
Blue Ridge Parkway (45 min)
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3-mile loop | Moderate
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60-foot waterfall, scenic bridge
Linville Falls
Blue Ridge Parkway (35-40 min)
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1.6 miles | Easy to Moderate
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Multi-tiered waterfall, gorge overlooks
Point Lookout Trail
Old Fort, NC (20 min)
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3.6 miles | Moderate
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Royal Gorge views, historic tunnel
Grassy Knob Loop
Pisgah National Forest (30 min)
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4.6 miles | Moderate
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Rocky ridges, forested paths
Newberry Creek Trail
Old Fort, NC (40 min)
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5 miles | Easy to Moderate
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Creekside views, wildflowers
Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway
Marion, NC (10 min)
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1.5 miles | Easy
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Riverside trail, picnic areas, fishing access