Carter Falls Powerhouse Loop Guided Hike

921 Pleasant Ridge Rd,Elkin NC 28621

04 June, 2022

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: Benji Brown Distance: 0.9 mileDifficulty: Easy/ModerateMeetup Location: Carter Falls Trailhead (36.289132512606166, -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.