Elk River Falls
Elk River Falls is a waterfall in Avery, North Carolina. Elk River Falls is situated nearby to the peak Little Pine Mountain, as well as near the waterfall Jones Falls.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Laurel Fork and Heaton.
Laurel Fork
Hamlet
Laurel Fork is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. Laurel Fork is situated 2 miles west of Elk River Falls.
Heaton
Hamlet
Heaton is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along NC 194, centered at the Heaton Bridge, which crosses over the Elk River. Heaton is situated 2½ miles southeast of Elk River Falls.
Elk Park
Village
Photo: BrineStans, CC BY 3.0.
Elk Park is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The town was so named because of the number of elk killed there. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Elk Park is situated 3 miles south of Elk River Falls.
Elk River Falls
- Type: Waterfall
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.19876° or 36° 11′ 56″ northLongitude
-81.96917° or 81° 58′ 9″ westHeight
49 feet (15 metres)Open location code
868W52XJ+G8OpenStreetMap ID
node 4835362322OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfall
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