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♦ Intrepid Top Pick!

Location: West of Highlands, North Carolina

Distance: 2 miles roundtrip

Elevation Gain: 400 feet

Time Required: 1 hour

Red Tape/Notes: None – just drive a dirt road to the parking area and you’re on your way!

What’s Nearby?: Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Whitewater Falls

Glen Falls is a series of three waterfalls, with the upper and middle falls being very pretty and the lower falls being somewhat of a let down after the other two (their respective heights are 70 feet, 60 feet, and 15 feet). This trail is absolutely worth it for the upper and middle falls though, and the scenery along the trail is very pretty, since you’re hiking beside the river most of the time.

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