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.

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Wilderness Middle2038 viewsThis is the upper part of the Middle falls at it's base.Jul 19, 2011
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Lower Wilderness1990 viewsSometimes I confuse myself! This is the lower part of Wilderness Falls and is followed by some pretty steep cascades to the trail below.Jul 19, 2011
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Upper Middle1970 viewsThere being another falls above this one and this one being divided into three parts, we call it the
upper part of the middle falls.

We estimated it to be about 150' high. We also plan to return with a Hypsometer for a more accurate measurement and measurement of the cascade of falls located here.

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Jul 19, 2011
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Two Creeks2105 viewsThe two creeks merge just below the small but, pretty falls.Jul 19, 2011
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Gouge Creek Falls2477 viewsNear Burnsville, NC. Park near the gate, off the road, and it is just a short walk to the falls.


coordinates-82.05167,35.95972,953.11
Jul 18, 2011
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Misty 42115 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.Jul 18, 2011
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Misty 32054 viewsJul 18, 2011
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Misty 22086 viewsJul 18, 2011
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Misty2013 viewssee other Misty photos in a series along a 500 yard stretch of Mineral Creek.Jul 18, 2011
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Fizzz2004 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.
Jul 18, 2011
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Red Waterfalls2225 viewsLocated along The Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail.Jul 17, 2011
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White Waterfalls2079 viewsLocated along the Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail.Jul 17, 2011
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