Name: Lower Pond Creek Trail
Rating: 4.3

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The trail is marked with purple diamonds on trees and signs.

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Land Manager: Beech Mountain Resort

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4.3 from 3 votes

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in Beech Mountain Resort

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4.3 from 3 votes

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Jul 26, 2020 near Banner Elk, NC

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Jan 30, 2022

Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com

Oct 23, 2020

Brian L

1.2mi

Oct 13, 2020

Rebekah Hartzell

Jul 26, 2020

George Clark

Beautiful hike beside numerous cascades and waterfalls. Heavy rain last PM led to swollen creek.

Jan 4, 2019

Heidi Sandy

1.2mi — 1h 15m

Aug 24, 2018

Matt Wiggins

Aug 1, 2016

Greg F

0.6mi

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Lower Pond Creek Trail

“A short but steep trail featuring a few waterfalls. Surface is mainly roots and rocks. ”

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4,181' 1,274 m

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412' 126 m

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