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John Rock and Cedar Rock Falls - Pisgah National Forest, NC

2,477 views · Published 18 February 2017 · 10:03 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Zachary Robbins · 2017 · Travel & Events

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Last hike of the day, so I decided to find something a little longer. I settled on the John Rock loop which includes Cedar Rock Falls. From the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education I hiked the Cat Gap Loop Trail clockwise towards Horse Cove. From there I picked up the John Rock Trail gradually ascending the mountain. The exposed area of the pluton is on the northwest side rising hundreds of feet above the parking area. The cliff area provides phenomenal views of Looking Glass Rock across the Davidson River Valley. You also have great views of Pisgah Ridge further north and northwest, and can also see Pilot Mountain to the west. 

I continued south on the mountain which seems to have much less traffic, then descended steeply to follow the Cat Gap Bypass Trail. Rejoining the Cat Gap Loop Trail it follows Cedar Rock Creek, crossing it multiple times. There are huge groves of pine trees here with fantastic campsites. I checked out Upper Cedar Rock Falls, which is nothing special. Then Cedar Rock Falls, which is really nice despite its lack of height. Overall a great moderate loop for views and waterfalls.

Hike was 6.0 miles in 3 hours.

Hike location
https://goo.gl/maps/Z7ja9NRZEkD7uqD5A

Hike report
http://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/JohnRockCedarRockFalls/

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