North Harper Creek/Harper Creek, NC

Dropping the better half!!

Dropping the better half!!
Photo of Moffatt Prescott by Chris Clark taken december 23 04 @ high enough

River Description

From Trailhead 266A and Pineola Road [FS464], hike ~ 1 mile on Trail 266A to North Harper Creek.  Watching for strainers, cruise until the gradient picks up and be ready to eddy out on river right and portage the 50 footer some folks call North Harper Falls.  Style on down and notice the creek get larger as Hull Branch creek enters from river right, this is the end of North Harper and the onset of Harper Creek.  About 1.5 miles later, eddy out on river left and portage the 3-stage 100 footer known as Harper Falls.  Then run on down and take-out at the bridge, otherwise you will end up in Wilson Creek.