🌿 Hidden until 2018, Carter Falls now beckons explorers thanks to a unique public-private partnership! 🌊 Accessible via a scenic 0.5-mile trail from Pleasant Ridge Road near Byrd's Branch Campground, this moderate hike winds through ancient forests.
The journey crescendos with a descent to Big Elkin Creek, where the falls await, cascading in natural splendor. 🏞️ Two vantage points draw visitors: one at the creek's edge, offering a picturesque view upward, and another atop a colossal rock outcrop, where water weaves through rocky crevices before plunging into the pool below.
But the adventure doesn't end there! 🌟 Carter Falls Trail also intersects with North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail, leading through Byrd's Branch Campground. Plus, a delightful 0.4-mile spur trail from the Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery invites hikers to extend their journey amid scenic vineyards and woodlands.
Some choose to start their adventure at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery, traversing through the campground to reach Carter Falls—a fusion of nature and wine that promises an unforgettable experience! 🍇✨
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