Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


North Harpers creek **


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W. Fork Of Hickey Waterfalls **


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Mineral Creek *


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FALLS OF GOUGE CREEK *


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Laurell Creek Falls *


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Roaring Fork Falls *


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Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls


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Crabtree Falls **


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Dugger Falls *


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Upper Creek Falls **


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Looking Glass Falls *


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Geouge Creek Falls *


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Random files - North Carolina
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Fizzz2141 viewsThis one is on Mineral Creek. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, just South of Craggy Gardens, along Stony Fork Road

Photo perfect, cloudy day. Picnic right beside the creek with BJ after which we sat off up the creek. All these cascades and a beautiful falls are easily accessible for even a novice hiker.
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Downstream from Brogden2137 viewsWe found this little bonus just down stream fro Brogden Creek Falls.
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I did come back!2285 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Left Side2185 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK.
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Another side2485 viewsIf you venture up on the "Big" rock you get this view of the falls emptying into this "trench" and running off the right side and under the big rock.
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Morning Plunge2151 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plunge
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Snake lide2188 viewsAfter being flushed by RAT and Bol'dar, old Sneaky here, took an uncontrolled slide down to the bottom of Chestnut Falls, where I was, unfortunately, located.

After a short dance session both Oldalbatross and snake were fine.
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Slick2133 viewsSomeone probably called it that after a slide down it.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2298 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Mill Creek Falls 2342 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Upper Falls2390 viewsIf you passed the Rock Serpent and down an 8 ft drop to the creek this will be your reward. This upper falls we did not know about.Jan 25, 2015
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Beware The Serpent2378 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2293 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2425 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2107 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2239 viewsThe hike to the lower falls is pretty easy until the turn off below The Great Wall, then there is nothing that can be called a trail, just a few faded ribbons and a few clips.

This 0.2 mile bushwhack through a recent controlled burn I would rate difficult for those not accustomed to Bushwhacking.
Jan 25, 2015