Friday, July 11, 2014

Let's Take a Journey with J&S to Sapphire, NC

Turtleback Falls



1. Tell us about your trip:

Our trip was to Sapphire, NC. Rainbow Falls, Turtleneck Falls, Drift Falls.  Total round trip hike was 3.5 miles for all three waterfalls.  143 miles and 3 hours from Madisonville.  Beautiful, scenic view the entire way.



2. Approximate costs--fees, tickets, etc.:

Gas money



Drift Falls

3.  Fitness level required if the trip isn't for     
    leisure.  Is the trip for beginners  
    intermediate, or advanced participants?

Hike was mild. Basically for everyone but not wheelchair accessible.





4.  Was equipement required to participate?  Provided or bring your own?
 
Used our own hiking shoes/boots. Backpack.



5.  Things to bring.

Snacks. Picnic. Water. Bug spray. sunscreen. Swim suit. Goggles if desired. Camera.



6.  Ages appropriate...babies through elderly.  What ages would trip suit?

Teens and adults.



7.  Favorite thing?
We loved that you could check out three different waterfalls in one hiking trip.  Beautiful camping area.



8.  Would you go again?  Why?  What would have made it better?  Suggestions for those who might
     like to go on the trip?

We plan to go back in August and cliff jump or slide off falls.  July and August best time to go if
you want to swim.


Rainbow Falls

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