“The largest waterfall in NC”
Elk Falls is the most impressive waterfall from a sheer volume standpoint in NE Tennessee/North Carolina border area. The plunge pool is extremely large and certain to be busy in the summer months. Downstream of the pool are a couple of short (~5 ft) cascades before the river levels out. Farther downstream is Twisted Falls. Note that topo maps identify waterfall as “Big Falls” and not Elk Falls. They are one and the same.
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September 11, 2020
Beautiful place but swimming is prohibited due to undertow. Multiple casualties in the past few years.
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May 12, 2021
Beautiful place to catch a gorgeous waterfall
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Elk River Falls
Elk River Road
Elk Park,
North Carolina
28622
USA
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