Tuckasegee, West Fork

Approximate location of Duke Property (open to public use) and the route to access the Upper West Fork. Stay on Duke property at all times - often marked with red flagging tape and tree markers. Launch only below the second big waterfall as noted. Note that things are busy (eg Class IV or maybe even V right off the bat). A relatively easy route around the big waterfall exists under a cliff band well uphill of - but near - the lip of the falls. In the fall of 2012 a nice hiking trail will be built to this location, so if you have any route finding doubts - just wait for the releases in 2013.