Bard Falls is a thirty foot tall seasonal cascade in the Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area. The fall are located directly off the side of the trail and are one of the less visited (aka, more peaceful) waterfalls in the area. The trail to Bard Falls can be connected to various other trails.

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1. Harper Creek, Raider Camp, and Yellow Buck Mountain Trail Loop

16.3km

04:48

430m

Hike the Harper Creek, Raider Camp, and Yellow Buck Mountain Trail Loop, a moderate 10.1-mile route with waterfalls and creek crossings.

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2. Bard Falls via North Harper Shortcut and North Harper Creek Trail

5.37km

01:32

130m

Hike 3.3 miles (5.4 km) to Bard Falls in Pisgah National Forest, an easy route with creek crossings and unique rock formations.

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Elevation 620 m

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Friday 20 March

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Location: Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area, Avery County, North Carolina, United States

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Bard Falls

1. Harper Creek, Raider Camp, and Yellow Buck Mountain Trail Loop

2. Bard Falls via North Harper Shortcut and North Harper Creek Trail

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