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.


Last additions - North Carolina
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Makes up for the Laurls.2064 viewsI should know better than hike with Tom, ends up the same way, in the laurels and slick rocks.

Was it worth it, laurels, bogs, slick rocks? You bet.
Oct 23, 2013
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Lower Bubbling Springs Falls2125 viewsNever get enough of seeing a falls new to me. As I get older the rocks get further apart and even more slick.

If I get much older I will not be able to see the next rock.
Oct 23, 2013
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Upper Bubbling Springs Falls 22247 viewsJust another view of upper falls.Oct 23, 2013
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2176 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.Oct 23, 2013
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Dill Falls2171 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
Oct 09, 2013
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The Veil2193 viewsIt spreads out like a BRIDAL VEIL as it flows down the slide type rock face.Sep 30, 2013
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Left Side2185 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK. Sep 30, 2013
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Top Of THe Veil2189 viewsBridal Veil is located in DuPont Forest and is a very high falls and with normal waters spreads over a large cascade. The top of the falls, shown here, is where the movie Hunger Games was made.

Only gave it a * rating but, that is to the bottom and expect a 4 plus hike on a good road.

Sep 30, 2013
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Upper part of hiddeen falls2257 viewsCareful examination of the top of the main falls reveals a small falls coming from right to left and turning sharply left for the plunge of the main falls.Aug 06, 2013
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Lower part of Hidden Falls2214 viewsLocated just at the bottom of the main falls and is the first part that one sees when approaching from downstream. It is eight feet or less in height.Aug 06, 2013
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Main Falls2280 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.Aug 06, 2013
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Another Day2201 viewsAnother day at Schoolhouse and a different light.Jul 26, 2013
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