Exploration of Democrat Creek and Tributaries
Democrat Creek is a feeder stream of the Majestic White Water River.
I have recently returned from an expedition in the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau of North Carolina, these are the amazing sights I saw and photographed. They may be the only pictures of these features to ever be published.
Democrat Creek
Sammy Slip
Sammy Slip, in Detail
Zoe Falls, note cave on the left.
Zoe Falls, From Behind the Cascade
Democrat Creek Canyon, The Approach
Bluff Falls
Bluff Falls, From Above
Upper Bluff Falls and Democrat Canyon Wall
Democrat Canyon and Upper Bluff Falls, From Above
Democrat Canyon Overhang
Democrat Canyon Overhang
Dana Falls
Naturally the pictures don’t capture even a tenth of the majesty of the real thing, but were certainly worth the difficult hike. I hope most would not attempt the trek unless experienced with the terrain. I saw quite a few caves that looked to be bear dens and timber rattlers are always a danger in rocky areas. Though the White Water River is becoming quite well known, there are still rare sights.