The Day After 'Hurricane Florence' Visit to Misty Falls, Evans Falls, and Mashbox Falls
On Sunday, the remnants of Hurricane Florence passed through the area, dumping a few inches of rain and some gusty breezes. The next day was cloudy, especially where in the mountains where I needed it to be, making it a perfect day to explore some normally low flow waterfalls at their best. I chose to visit Misty Falls, Evans Falls, and Mashbox Falls, three waterfalls clustered near each other near the portion of U.S. 276 that ascends Caesars Head Mountain. I parked at a pull-off within a short distance ahead of the intersection of U.S. 276 and old Oil Camp Creek Road. I got my gear, and walked down the side of the road to the intersection. An old fading stop sign remains from years past. Another parking area is located a few hundred feet down old Oil Camp Creek Road: A green gate prevents vehicles from passing through overgrowth would do that job just fine even if the gate was open. Some areas were so overgrown I almost thought I was bushwacking: I continued...