Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


North Harpers creek **


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W. Fork Of Hickey Waterfalls **


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Mineral Creek *


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FALLS OF GOUGE CREEK *


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Laurell Creek Falls *


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Roaring Fork Falls *


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Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls


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Crabtree Falls **


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Dugger Falls *


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Upper Creek Falls **


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Looking Glass Falls *


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Geouge Creek Falls *


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Misty 22531 views
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Monster In The Mist2482 viewsWhitewater Falls NC just after heavy rains. The fog cleared like magic for about ten minutes allowing an old friend to get his first peak at the 400 ft. monster.

Just downstream is a duplicate but, a little harder to hike to.
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Top Of Lower Falls2428 viewsBecause of dry weather this photo was possible, looking down to the bowl shaped gorge.
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Falls On Brogden Creek**2300 viewsBrogden Creek is just up the hill from Brevard about a mile and a half. Unusually nice Jan 6,2014 day for and OA take a hike.

Found this falls to bu way under rated for photos.
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Whitewater and Sunshine2392 viewsSee close up of sunshine through tunnel from top to bottom of falls.
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Upper Plunge2620 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls
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Friends2806 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.
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Main Falls2494 viewsThis is the main part of Hidden Falls, located in Panthertown Valley's North. It is measured at 42 ft and is the middle part of a falls systen strung over 100 yards or so.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2517 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.Jan 25, 2015
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Mill Creek Falls 2563 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.Jan 25, 2015
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Upper Falls2609 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.Jan 25, 2015
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Beware The Serpent2584 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)
Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2489 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2635 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2306 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2444 viewsThe hike to the lower falls is pretty easy until the turn off below The Great Wall, then there is nothing that can be called a trail, just a few faded ribbons and a few clips.

This 0.2 mile bushwhack through a recent controlled burn I would rate difficult for those not accustomed to Bushwhacking.
Jan 25, 2015