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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Quarry Falls & St. John's Mill2401 viewsSt. John's Mill built around 1770~ ceased operation in May 2011, sadly.

Met the nicest guy one has the privilege to meet, Ron Dawson, who did magic for my Granddaughters and permitted us on his property to take this photo.
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Dill Falls2401 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls soun
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Hunt Fish Feeder Falls2399 viewsOf the three, or four if you like, falls comprising Hunt Fish, the feeder falls is by far the tallest at a measured 93 ft.

Insure there is lots of water before venturing to see this falls.
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Another Day2399 viewsAnother day at Schoolhouse and a different light.
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History2398 viewsThe Creeper Trail is crossed by the world renowned Appalachian Trail near Damascus, VA., a well known AT town made up of locals and Thru hikers that could not forget it.
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Turn Right And Plunge2397 viewsAfter leaving the upper falls the river enters a narrow, short gorge, turns right and plunges into the lower gorge.

Is it a rough hike? Just plain fun all the way down and back up, maybe moderate. Left my walker on top.
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Cabin Creek Cascade 2397 viewsLocated on Cabin Creek just below the Falls on Cabin Creek.
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McGalliard Falls-12396 views
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Side Glance2396 viewsTop most of the tandem falls
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Starting Point2394 viewsThis is the view from the confluence of Nolichucky River and Devil's Creek. Upstream from here is the best waterfalling an oldalbatross can do.
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Top Of Lower Falls2394 viewsBecause of dry weather this photo was possible, looking down to the bowl shaped gorge.
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Morning Plunge2394 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plunge
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