Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Hike to High Shoals Falls

2.7 Miles Total - Loop Trail

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Originally added by The Outbound Collective

This 2.7 mile loop through South Mountains State Park leads to the observation deck for 80 foot High Shoals Falls (80').

From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep right at the intersection to loop back to the parking lot.

Photo Credit: Stanislav Vitebskiy

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Forest

River

Waterfall

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Robbie Grant Jr

Hike to High Shoals Falls

5 months ago

Loved it!

The first trail me and my wife have embarked on that this app has found for us, loved it, the falls was beautiful, the trek back down was a bit rocky but no problem. Would recommend

5.0

Lydia Grant

Hike to High Shoals Falls

5 months ago

Breathtaking

My husband and I love this place. Wonderful hike and beautiful scenery!!

5.0

Jean-Claude Linossi

Hike to High Shoals Falls

over 2 years ago

High shoals falls

Nice not too long hike to some very beautiful falls.

4.0

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