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United StatesNorth CarolinaWaynesville
Cataloochee Valley elk viewing
Waynesville, North Carolina, USA
United StatesNorth CarolinaWaynesville

Cataloochee Valley elk viewing

Length0.8 mi
Elev. Gain308.3 ft
Est. Steps2000
Forest
River
Scenic views
Wild flowers
Mountain
Historic site
Quiet place
Waterfall
Wild life
Grassland
Bathroom
Fierce animal
No/weak signal
Created by northrube

Cataloochee Valley elk viewing Introduction

Cataloochee Valley elk viewing is a 0.8 mile (2,000-step) route located near Waynesville, North Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 308.3 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Went mid day and still saw elk in the forest about 1/3 of a mile in from the open meadow. Historic houses, Palmer chapel, cemetery, ranger station. Trail starts at end of 12-mile paved/dirt and very narrow road with no outlet.

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Route Details

Length

0.8 mi

Elev. Gain

308.3 ft

Est. Steps

2000
Created by
northrube
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