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.


Connestee Falls *


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Courthouse Falls **


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Crab orchard falls


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Wintergreen Falls *


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X Ray Falls (no name DuPont)


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High Falls (DuPont Forest)


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Skunkawauking Falls *


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Catawba Falls


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Greenland Creek Falls **


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Schoolhouse Falls *


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Hidden Falls Of Panthertown **


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Bridal Veil Falls *


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Who Dat?2304 views
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A creek of cascades2672 viewsThe creek is really one big flat rock after another.
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I did come back!2542 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Mill Creek Falls 2533 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.
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Fork In The Creek2290 viewsTo steall an old line, if you come to a fork in the creek.....take it. The left fork goest to the middle falls.
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2418 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.
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Strike Gold2238 viewsNot really, just the color of the rocks near Carlton Falls, on Greenland Creek, in Panthertown.
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Dill Falls2406 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls soun

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2485 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 2533 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 Falls2579 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 Serpent2546 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 Falls2460 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2610 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2287 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2418 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