About Snake Pit:
Popular swmming hole on Watauga river just downstream of 321 bridge over the river, western Watauga county. |
Nearest town or city: | Sugar Grove |
Directions: | 321 N? towards Tenn. park on right of road about 1/2 mile past bridge(old wat. river road, laurel creek road, trashcan falls parking). |
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Access Issues: | Because of endless parking attrocities by drunk locals and ASU students, the DOT no longer allows parking at SNake Pit area and will tow cars. You are allowed to park 1/4 mile down the road at parking for Trashcan Falls (laurel creek), but you have to walk along the road, which can be heinous with the 55mph 2-lane. Be Aware. |
Camping: | No |
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Quantity of Climbs: | Weekend |