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Caney Bottom Falls loop from Davidson River

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Transylvania County

Caney Bottom Falls loop from Davidson River

Hard

3.1

(11)

runners

Caney Bottom Falls loop from Davidson River

01:55

16.7km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.63 km

Whaleback Falls and Swimming Hole on the Davidson River

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The Davidson River flows through the Cove Creek area of Pisgah National Forest and creates several cascading rapids and waterfalls. Whaleback Falls and the swimming area can be easily accessed from the Cove Creek parking area; the pool varies in depth depending on the time of year. A more secluded adventure could include journeying on the Davidson River Trail.

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5.05 km

Caney Bottom Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Caney Bottom Falls are located just off of the Caney Bottom Trail. The falls are made up of a few small steps in the creekbed. These are not the highest falls in the area, but their smaller size means they keep water flow yearround.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.73 km

1.01 km

460 m

307 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

5.19 km

1.07 km

997 m

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

24°C

15°C

56 %

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