Hickory Nut Falls

photo taken 11/9/2002

Location: North Carolina
Note: The bottom of the falls can be viewed via the 1.5 mile moderate Hickory Nut Falls trail. Do both like we did for a great workout.
Directions: Take I-26 east from Asheville and exit at 49A (Old Exit 18A - Bat Cave and Highway 64 East). Stay on 64 East for 15 miles through a very curvy road and the obvious park entrance will be on the right. The falls can be reached from above by hiking the moderately strenuous 4 mile RT Skyline and Cliff Trails past Chimney Rock, beautiful overlooks, the falls and then back to the parking lot.
GPS: 35.433051,-82.259574 (approx.)