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.


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Down The Creek2570 viewsPhoto makes creek between upper and lower sections of the falls appear longer than it really is.
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Middle Falls ***2569 viewsThe middle falls on Flat Laurel Creek is a *** because of the descent and ascent from the trail. Done worse but, it can be tricky.
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The Lower Falls2565 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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Main Falls2562 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.
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Broken Heart2555 viewsMaybe this falls should be renamed "Broken Heart". The pothole forms the shape of a heart, broken by the creek entering and leaving it.
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Misty 32542 views
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Upper Bubbling Springs Falls 22536 viewsJust another view of upper falls.
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Only the bottom2531 viewsThis falls is deceiving in that there is much more to it up above.
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Camera Candy2531 viewsCome early, bring a camera and just enjoy this falls.

It was easy even with some Sunshine.

I will be back.
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Dugger 32530 views
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Turn Right And Plunge2525 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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Fizzz2520 viewsThis one is on Mineral Creek. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, just South of Craggy Gardens, along Stony Fork Road

Photo perfect, cloudy day. Picnic right beside the creek with BJ after which we sat off up the creek. All these cascades and a beautiful falls are easily accessible for even a novice hiker.
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