High Shoals Falls
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Details
Distance
2.47 miles
Elevation Gain
617 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by The Outbound Collective
This 2.5 mile loop through South Mountains State Park leads to the observation deck for 80 foot High Shoals Falls (80').
From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep right at the intersection to loop back to the parking lot.
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High Shoals Falls Reviews
This trail is a great workout with beautiful scenery along the river. The waterfall is beautiful and the trail is well maintained. This is one of my favorite hikes because its strenuous about 40% of loop, but its right along the waterfall so you have something beautiful to look at while taking a breather. Great place to bring the dog too!
5.0
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