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Hickory Branch Falls

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Hickory Branch Falls

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Pisgah National Forest

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  • Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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    June 20, 2023

    Hiking

    The Curtis Creek area below Mount Mitchell boasts diverse riparian ecosystems with scattered creeks and waterfalls. Hickory Branch Falls is the highlight of the area; there is a lower and upper falls so make sure not to stop at the first cascade in the streambed.
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    Hickory Branch and Lead Mine Gap to Buckeye Knob

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    This challenging 4.9-mile hike to Buckeye Knob in Pisgah National Forest offers waterfalls, dense forests, and a rewarding summit.

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    Elevation 660 m

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    Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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