Horsepasture River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horsepasture River |
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Location of Horsepasture River mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Toxaway River | ||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||
| State | North Carolina South Carolina |
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| County | Jackson County, NC Transylvania County, NC Oconee County, SC |
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| Physical characteristics | |||||||||
| Main source | Hurricane Creek divide about 2 miles north of Cashiers, North Carolina 3,860 ft (1,180 m) 35°07′46″N 083°06′28″W / 35.12944°N 83.10778°W |
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| River mouth | Toxaway River Lake Jocassee 1,108 ft (338 m) 35°01′48″N 082°55′02″W / 35.03000°N 82.91722°W |
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| Length | 3.96 mi (6.37 km) | ||||||||
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| Progression | east and southeast | ||||||||
| River system | Keowee River | ||||||||
| Basin size | 30.18 square miles (78.2 km2) | ||||||||
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| Waterbodies | Lupton Lake Sapphire Lake |
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| Bridges | Big Steeplechase Road, Wandering Ridge, Haven Ridge Trail, US 64, Getaway Ridge, Sapphire Valley Road, Cherokee Trail, Carters Grove, Meadow Way, Deer Run Road, Bear Pen Drive, Sapphire Post Office Road, Upper Whitewater Road, Whitewater Road, Auger Hole Trail | ||||||||
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The Horsepasture River is a beautiful river in the United States. It flows through parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. This river is special because it's known as a National Wild and Scenic River. This means it's protected for its natural beauty and outdoor fun.
The Horsepasture River starts in Jackson County, North Carolina. It then flows through a special area called Jocassee Gorges. Finally, it reaches Lake Jocassee in South Carolina. A big part of the river flows through the Pisgah National Forest. This makes it a great place for people to visit and explore.
Horsepasture River: A Protected Treasure
The Horsepasture River is protected to keep it wild and beautiful. It's part of a program that helps save important rivers. This program makes sure people can enjoy the river's natural state for many years.
North Carolina's Special River Status
In 1985, North Carolina gave a part of the Horsepasture River a special title. About 4.5 miles (7.2 km) of the river became the Horsepasture State Natural River. This means it's part of North Carolina's system for protecting natural and scenic rivers. This protected section is located between Highway 281 and the state line.
Amazing Waterfalls of the Horsepasture River
The Horsepasture River is famous for its many waterfalls. These waterfalls are close together, making the river a popular spot for hikers and nature lovers. Some of the well-known waterfalls include:
- Drift Falls
- Turtleback Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Hidden Falls
- Stairway Falls
- Sidepocket Falls
- Windy Falls
