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Rhapsodie Falls

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

2.98 mi / 623 ft gain

Dismal Falls

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

4.08 mi / 1276 ft gain

Hike to Courthouse Falls

Balsam Grove, North Carolina

4.7

0.07 mi / 40 ft gain

First off, I want to say although the road is gravel it is accessible for 2WD cars you do not need a 4WD car to access this hike. The trail begins just over the bridge that crosses Panther Branch Creek. Just over the bridge there is a pullout where you can park that should fit at least 3 cars. The trail then is just right across from you on the right side of the bridge and is labeled Summey Cov...

Hike to Dill Falls

Tuckasegee, North Carolina

0.4 mi / 400 ft gain

The drive to this waterfall can be a little muddy when there is a lot of rain and can need an AWD or 4WD in the rain. The road has some new gravel laid in parts so it could be improved in a few months. In the summer there is also a chance of seeing large dump trucks and logging trucks, but the road is always open to the public so they will let you through. From the parking lot the trail runs st...

Paradise Falls

Tuckasegee, North Carolina

4.3

1.5 mi

To the north of Panthertown lies a chain of dammed lakes that are some of the most peaceful waters in Western North Carolina. These make up the headwaters of the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River. The gorges that run between the top lakes are wild, scenic, and adventurous to even the most experienced hiker and/or canyoneer. Paradise Falls lies deep within the narrow and winding ravine below Wo...

Dill and Upper Dill Falls

Tuckasegee, North Carolina

1.82 mi / 295 ft gain

Charleys Creek Falls

Tuckasegee, North Carolina

2.52 mi / 505 ft gain

Hike to Raven Rock Falls

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

0.5 mi

If you want to see a great waterfall without hiking all day, this is the perfect trail for you. Getting there - The trailhead is about 2 miles from the intersection of Cold Mountain and Panther Ridge Road (exact coordinates: 35.1594, -82.9801). There is a small grassy pull out where you can park your car. Once you park, walk across the street and start walking downhill. The trailhead will be o...