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An easy, mostly level path leads to the river crossing.
The river crossing at medium to low water.
Remnants from the hydroelectric company.
A small tributary crossing.
Trout fishing is encouraged.
The cascade below the dam.
Looking down at the dam and the cascade below from the powerhouse ruins.
Looking through the ruins.
The dam and the cascade below it.
Small rapids above the dam.
The trail becomes rougher beyond the dam.
A first glimpse at Catawba Falls.
Catawba Falls.
A closer look at Catawba Falls.
The incredibly steep and exposed unofficial trail.
The use of ropes is required to reach the upper falls.
Upper Catawba Falls.
Upper Catawba Falls from the pool below.