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    Secret Falls

    6 Reviews
    #12 of 27 things to do in Highlands
    Waterfalls, Nature & Parks
    Big Creek Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
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    “So, so beautiful”

    I'm easily confused, so I spent an hour driving 12 mph down gravel roads past where the parking... read more

    Reviewed October 18, 2017
    Caitlin B
    “All alone and amazing”

    Yes, it's difficult to find. The unpaved road leading to the trailhead parking area is unmarked, so... read more

    Reviewed August 17, 2017
    formerexpatCT
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    6 reviews
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    • Very good16%
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    Oct 18, 2017
    “So, so beautiful”
    Aug 16, 2017
    “All alone and amazing”
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    Big Creek Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
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    Reviewed October 18, 2017
    So, so beautiful

    I'm easily confused, so I spent an hour driving 12 mph down gravel roads past where the parking area actually is... lol BUT when I found it - WOW. The tiny hike there and back is fairly strenuous, but the falls are SO worth it....More

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    Reviewed August 17, 2017 via mobile
    All alone and amazing

    Yes, it's difficult to find. The unpaved road leading to the trailhead parking area is unmarked, so get good directions before you start out! That road is narrow, so be very careful! The trail itself is not smooth--it's muddy with lots of tree limbs, and...More

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    Reviewed August 8, 2017
    It's a secret, so don't tell anyone ... this waterfall is spectacular !

    It wasn't until recently that there was public access to this waterfall, so you had to risk trespassing to see it. That's changed now. There's a beautiful multi-step waterfall at the top of Secret Falls and a sweet swimming hole at the bottom of Secret...More

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    Reviewed July 29, 2017
    Wet & Wild Walk

    A real treat just to find the trail head down the dirt/gravel road. BY THE WAY, take the Hwy 28 route NOT the alternative on Bull Pen. SUV urged only to get to trail head. Wet path and slippery with some decent decent so avoid...More

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017
    Fun, Fun, Fun

    Off the normal beat, hike through the woods was fun and the fall was beautiful, water was cold, people were having a great time

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017
    Worth finding

    Secret falls is accessed from a dirt track long a forested walk which gets progressively steeper, but it is worth it.

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    rockdoctor48
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    Response from BillyTeddy | Reviewed this property |
    Dr., that is why they are called " Secret Falls." As noted in my review Google Map the location but take the Walla Walla Hwy 28 route. And also suggested to be is sturdy vehicle. Last portion is gravel/mud.
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