UPPER GOLD MOUNTAIN FALLS |
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RATING -
21.4
VR - 3.6 (Med/Sm) HR - 1.5 SR - 16/20 TYPE OF APPROACH - Bushwhack DIFFICULTY - Medium LOCATION - Old Mountain Loop Highway TYPE - Tiered HEIGHT - 25' WIDTH - 10' GPS - N48 13.467' W121 33.423' ELEVATION - 1195' |
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DIRECTIONS - Follow the directions to
Lower Gold Mountain Falls. This waterfall is located a short distance
upstream. Climb up the steep hillside on the right side of the creek
(probably getting glimpses of Gold Mountain Falls in the process) to the top
of the ridge. Follow the creek upstream for about 500' to a view of
the falls. NEARBY WATERFALLS - Cougar Hollow Falls, Gold Mountain Falls, Lower Cougar Mountain Falls |
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Although
this is the smallest of the three waterfalls on this creek, it is my
personal favorite. Upper Gold Mountain Falls is a gorgeous
back-to-back drop totaling 25' in height. The bottom tier is a
beautiful fan-shaped drop into a pretty pool lined with abundant ferns.
The upper tier is tucked away in a narrow hollow just above. The climb
up the hillside is steep and tiring, but once you get to the top of the
ridge the rest of the walk to views of this falls is easy. Climbing
down to the base is pretty steep so be careful if you attempt to get right
to the bottom.