We’re in Black Mountain, NC for spring break. Today we hiked Catawba falls and strolled around downtown Black Mountain.

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Two photos coming back down the ridge trail, on the east side of the slope now, with the sun lighting everything up. The color was overwhelming.

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Sun beginning to break through to the north, and the falls still going up.

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Distorted panorama, one of my favorites

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First of too many from our hike today, buckle up (or mute me!)

Only 30 miles east of AVL, this is a very popular hike, but at 7AM on a Monday at 34F we were the only people until we were back to the car.

The lower and upper falls drop almost 300ft, and they've put in some amazing stairs, platforms and a viewing tower, most of which survived Helene. Some damage, but not much is visible.

Past peak, but still so much color.

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