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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The biggie!2402 viewsI was not expecting the falls to be this high and with wet weather could be reallywide.
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Xray Falls1971 viewsThis 80' falls is not listed but, located in DuPont Forest.

Our goal is to let no falls go un-named so we named it Xray Falls.

Thanks E.I. DuPont.
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Red Butt Downstream2446 viewsThe last listed falls below Red Butt is downstream and called Lichen Falls.
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Yeah, Skunk.1929 viewsLet's just say unusual name. Don't let the low rating fooll you. The road crosses the falls about midway up, the part in the photo. If you decide to photograph from the bottom youu are looking at a *** rating.

This part is about 150 ft high. See the house uon top? The falls come through their yard.
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Upper Bubbling Springs Falls 22513 viewsJust another view of upper falls.
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Turn Right And Plunge2508 viewsAfter leaving the upper falls the river enters a narrow, short gorge, turns right and plunges into the lower gorge.

Is it a rough hike? Just plain fun all the way down and back up, maybe moderate. Left my walker on top.
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High cascading Falls2003 viewsLocated not far from Mast General Store in Valle Crusis
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Lower Dismal Falls2487 viewsI should not go here but, I did.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2561 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 2614 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 Falls2661 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 Serpent2631 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 Falls2541 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2680 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2346 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2480 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