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Whaleback Falls – Grogan Creek Falls loop from Davidson River

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United States

North Carolina

Transylvania County

Whaleback Falls – Grogan Creek Falls loop from Davidson River

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(5563)

15,496

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Whaleback Falls – Grogan Creek Falls loop from Davidson River

02:11

21.8km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.0 km for 322 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.92 km

Whaleback Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Whaleback Falls is in Pisgah National Forest and is a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole into a tranquil bend of the Davidson River. It is a great place to take a quick dip to cool off during a long ride.

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6.44 km

Long Branch Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Long Branch Falls is one of the most kid-friendly waterfall hikes in all of Pisgah National Forest. The falls are accessed via a smooth forest road, and there is no …

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18.5 km

Grogan Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Grogan Creek Falls is one of many different falls that can be accessed via the Cat Gap Loop Trail. These particular falls are a collection of cascades, and are found on the Butter Gap Trail of the Cat Gap Loop.

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20.5 km

Cedar Rock Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Cedar Rock Creek Falls are just down a spur trail from the main campsite on the Cat Gap Loop Trail. There is a small set of cascading rapids at the …

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.03 km

2.68 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.61 km

1.77 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Whaleback Falls – Grogan Creek Falls loop from Davidson River

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