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 Gouge Creek Falls857 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
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 Another side720 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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 Laurel Creek Falls *664 viewsLocals refer to this falls as Trash Can Falls, not because of it being trashy but, at one time there was a public dumpster nearby.

With that said, the day I was there was following a downpour of rain so the creek was muddy.
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 Cascade654 viewsThis cascade is just below Hickey Falls. Extended exposure just a little to get the misty effect.
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 Friends649 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.
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 Beware The Serpent608 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)
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 Mill Creek Falls 604 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.
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 Mill Creek Falls 593 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.
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 Upper Falls526 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.
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 The Lower Falls525 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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 Reflections507 viewsI measured fall to be about 38 ft. Despite sunshine, we got a passing cloud to take this reflection. Note the tunnels and potholes on the top left.
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 The Lower Falls503 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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