Highway 176 Waterfall (Pacolet)

Highway 176 Waterfall is a roadside waterfall on a tributary of North Pacolet River in Polk County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is likely on private property but can be viewed from the road.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Unknown
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Must be leashed
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.22187,-82.31011
Waterfall GPS: 35.22207,-82.30987

Directions:

From Saluda, take exit 59 on I-26. Head south on Ozone Road for just under a mile and turn left on US-176 E. Follow US-176 for 3.1 miles and pull over on the right side of the road. 

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is directly across the road.  Even in winter in high water, it's not really worth stopping for.

Blog Entries:

13-Jan-2024: Polk County Waterfalls