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Hunt Fish Falls Trail

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 4.0 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Wilson Creek
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“A nice shorter trail that takes you down to a popular swimming hole at the small Hunt Fish Falls. ”

Brandon Thrower
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

2,405' 733 m

High

1,832' 558 m

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0' 0 m

Up

573' 175 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The shorter trail, which is a part of the longer Mountains to Sea Trail, will take you from Pineola Road down to the popular Hunt Fish Falls. The trail descends steadily on its way to Lost Cove Creek and the falls. From the waterfall, you can access the Lost Cove Trail as well to extend your hike.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Brandon Thrower
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 5 votes

#9

in Wilson Creek

#11644

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  4.0 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Wilson Creek

#457

in North Carolina

#11,644

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Beautiful boulders add to the creek's beauty.
Apr 2, 2017 near Linville, NC
Hard to miss this picturesque waterfall as you move along the trail past Hunt Fish Falls.
Oct 16, 2017 near Linville, NC

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Sep 6, 2021
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
May 24, 2020
Shane Robillard
Oct 27, 2019
Veronica Hudson
0.7mi
Jul 3, 2018
Ron Boling
Great plunge pool at the bottom. Lots of trout in the pools. 1.4mi
Nov 26, 2017
Chris Ruiz
11/24-26/17

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