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Get there early for premier positioning and to view the quiet falls from the banks before the raging water ensues. Remember, Safety First – don’t stand under falls before the release; that wave of water happens fast and there is little chance of dodging it. The trail to High Falls was built for the kayakers, however, the primary users are hikers who want to see the falls. The total length of the trail is 0.70 mile from the trailhead to the kayak put-in at the base of the falls. You don’t need to hike all the way to the bottom to see the falls, but it does give you a great vantage point. The elevation drop from the trailhead to the put-in is 650 feet, about 73 flights of stairs. Not too bad on the way down, but keep this in mind for the hike back up. Parking is just past the Glenville Dam on Pine Creek Road (off of 107) at the Pines Recreation Area. The street address is 1966 Pine Creek Road, Cullowhee. GPS coordinates 35.198262,-83.159715. Cameras and phones may get wet from waterfall mist, so be prepared to keep your gear under wraps.