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Elk Falls Area-Big Falls TR 172
This is a rocky trail to a popular scenic spot that has a 65 foot high waterfall along the Elk River. **Use extreme caution near the falls as fatalities have occurred at this site.**
Total Length: 0.5 mile
Total Elevation Change: 40 feet
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
Beginning Point: Elk Park Parking Lot
Ending Point: Big Falls
Average Hiking Time: 15 minutes (one way)
Amount of Use: Heavy
Blaze Color: Yellow
Area Trail Map: None
USGS Quad Map: Elk Park
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Alerts & Warnings
- Moss Knob Shooting Range temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
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