Carter Falls Powerhouse Loop Hike

225 Martin Byrd Road,Elkin NC 28621

03 June, 2021

Description

Take a hike just less than a mile in distance but with amazing views of Carter Falls and the Elkin Creek Gorge! Take a hike just less than a mile in distance but with amazing views of Carter Falls and the Elkin Creek Gorge. View the remnants of the old power house in this section of the Elkin Creek. View the future site of the Bridge of Dreams, a suspension bridge that will take the MST across the Elkin Creek. Enjoy the views of Carter Falls from the base (for those that choose) and/or the views upstream from the falls. Hike Leader: Stephen Harris 6/3 - 10am 6/4 - 10am 6/6 - 8am Hike Leader: Logan Haynes 6/5 - 8am Distance: 0.9 mileDifficulty: Easy/ModerateMeetup Location: Carter Falls Trailhead36.289132512606166, -80.88071061424748 DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN ELKIN: Take North Bridge Street (Bus US-21N) 2.8 miles.Turn left on Carter Mill Road for 1.6 miles.Turn right on Pleasant Ridge Road for 0.5 mile.Parking area for Carter Falls will be on left.