03.21.26 Catawba Falls Trail Hiking

  • Hiking
Catawba Falls: 530 Warren Mountain Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
Mar 21 2026
Participant
Caregiver/Family Member
  1. Sat10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)

Description

Hike Description

Waypoint Adventure will be guiding an accessible hike for people with disabilities. We will be hiking the Catawba Falls River Trail in Pisgah National Forest in Old Fort, NC. This is an out and back hike, approximately 2.3 miles. Waypoint Adventure has a variety of off-road hiking wheelchairs to accommodate you if needed. Once registered, we will be in touch to discuss specific needs and accommodations.

 

Location/Directions

 

530 Warren Mountain Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Once you enter the parking lot, follow our green Waypoint Adventure directional signs to locate us.

Coordinates: 35.613557, -82.230536

 

What to Bring

Accommodations and equipment can be made by special request, please email or call Waypoint at least one week before the date of the trip to make arrangements.

  • Water bottle
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Snack
  • Warm fleece/winter jacket 
  • Wind & waterproof jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bug spray
  • Backpack
  • Hiking boots or comfortable sneakers
  • Packed Lunch

 

Conditions

This is a relatively flat hike with some slight up hill hiking in toward the falls. This trail takes you to Catawba Waterfall and the headwaters of the Catawba River. This hike does have one small stream crossing. There is a large parking lot right at the trailhead. Historic buildings dating back to the 1920s are along the trail.

Transportation

Waypoint will not be providing transportation.


Bathrooms

Accessible restrooms are located in the parking lot.


Instructors

Adam Combs, Theresa Scott


Contact Information

e-mail: [email protected]

phone: 828-483-3383

 

 

Class dates

03/21/2026

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 16

Registration period

Registration starts on 01/08/2026 and ends on 03/18/2026.

In-person location

Catawba Falls: 530 Warren Mountain Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA