"Adventure: The Pursuit of Life." - Daniel Ray Wiarda
Excitement is here for you in McDowell County. Whether you prefer a quiet quest for trout at Curtis Creek or exploring new trails in the Pisgah National Forest, treat yourself to the great outdoors.
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The Headwaters of the Catawba River and protected by conservation easements, this 340 foot cascade includes an upper and lower falls with an upper 70 foot plunge. Exit I-40, #73, turn left, travel under interstate and take an immediate right...
(Head waters are on game lands) Below the water falls are designated trout waters, stream is tight but fishable. Public access is through the Catawba Falls. River is stocked from Catawba Falls Campground through Old Fort picnic area.
Rushing trout stream with handicapped access overlook on left side of road as you approach the recreation area. Thousands of protected acres are within the Pisgah Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service lands. The first track of land...
U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area with over 10,000 acres in the Pisgah National Forest including Mackey Mountain, a Black Bear sanctuary. The primary road connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tent camping and RV sites available plus hiking...
Views of 20 foot waterfall can be seen from this trail at U.S. Forest Service campground, Curtis Creek Recreation Area. Approximately 2 miles east of Old Fort take U.S. 70 to Curtis Creek Road, turn left. Go 4 miles to campground, trail head is...
Most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge with three tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge. Exit Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.3. Falls trail distance 1.6 miles, easy; Gorge Trail is 1.4 miles and is strenuous; Plunge Basin Trail is...
The "Grand Canyon of the East." Primitive recreation in a wild and isolated terrain. Strenuous hiking, back packing, rock-climbing and fishing for native trout. Stretches of virgin forest, rare and endangered species, assortment of...
This trail is located in a bear sanctuary. Take appropriate precautions on trail. Spectacular views. U.S. 70, east of Old Fort to Curtis Creek road, turning left. Trail head is 9 miles at entrance of Sugar Cove Road. Distance 16 miles,...
Old Fort's train depot is in the heart of town. Located directly behind the historic "Arrowhead" it serves as a railroad museum and visitor center. Hours are Monday - Saturday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Click the...
7 miles north of Marion on U.S. 221, turn left onto Huskins Branch Road, just before Woodlawn Motel. Go 1.5 miles and park on right at gravel lot before small bridge. Trail head begins at lot. Trail will fork, follow left creek. Gentle falls in...
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