Catawba Falls
National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina
Added
June 30th, 2026
Adventurer unlock
Directions, weather, and nearby services help you decide if this stop works tonight.
- Directions in Google, Apple, and Waze
- Weather, cell coverage, and elevation
- Nearby services and recent check-ins
About this place
Follow this trail along the scenic headwaters of the Catawba River for a 4 mile round trip hike to the beautiful 100ft cascading waterfall. Historic buildings are scattered along the trail, remnants of the 1920's hydropower dam that provided power for the town of Old Fort. This hike does require several stream crossings. Be sure to wear solid boots to prevent from slipping and getting wet!The trailhead can be accessed from Catawba River Road in Old Fort. For more information contact the Grandfather Ranger District at (828) 652-2144.
Details
GPS 35.61387, -82.22979
Phone
None
Website
None
Nearby places
- Old Fort Picnic Area Hiking Trail 1.5 mi
- Old Fort Gateway Trailhead 4.0 mi
- Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites Campground (Free Public) 4.2 mi
- Curtis Creek Campground (Nc) Campground (Paid Public) 4.6 mi
- Curtis Creek Campground Campground (Free Public) 5.6 mi
- Curtis Creek Area Hiking Trail 5.6 mi
- Bald Knob Ridge Trailhead 6.8 mi
- Buncombe Horse Trailhead Trailhead 7.5 mi
Check in
Share a visit note and optional photos for other travelers.
Sign in to check in, save this place, or add your own.
Recent check-ins
No check-ins yet for this place.