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North Carolina
Upper Falls
1.9 mi
Distance
438 ft
Gain
53 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Upper Falls
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 438 ft
- Elevation loss
- 438 ft
- Highest point
- 5,265 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,045 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Upper Falls is a 1.90-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 495 feet of elevation gain. This easy-difficulty trail is suitable for hikers of various skill levels.
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