Spring Tree or Water Tree - Shortoff Mountain, Linville Gorge

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Channel: Tony Lee Glenn · 2012 · Howto & Style

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This spring is on top of Shortoff Mountain on the eastern rim of the Linville Gorge. This is an important place because sometimes the pond on Shortoff is dry and this is one of the only water sources. The trail leading to it is just south and east of the natural pond. It switches back strangly to the right at one point, so you can get off the trail if you aren't careful. It's probably less that 250 yards from the pond. Here's what you'll find when you get there. Looks like no big deal, but the stream flowing from it was moving pretty quickly. There's a good flow of water here for the hiker or camper.

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