206 – Lower Catawba Falls

Accessibility – Easy (Moderate+ to get to base)

Height: Approx 20′

Distance – 2.0 (out and back)

Beauty – 6

Photo rating – 5

Solitude – 3

GPS Info: LAT **.**** LONG -**.****

Last updated – 07-17-2017


Hike directions: See Catawba Falls.

To get to the base there is a steep trail downstream of the lower drop. It descends down to the creek. I didn’t venture down because I liked the view of the upper drop with the dam in frame (it’s visible in the upper right corner of both of my shots). From down below the upper section would be hidden. The path looked steep so use caution if you head down.

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The view from the safety of the trail – July 2017
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Lower Catawba Falls and a view of the dam (upper right) – July 2017