Local Waterfalls & Hikes

Cashiers, NC Waterfalls and Hikes

Name

 Information Directions

Whitewater
  • 9 miles, 7 miles to river, 30-40 minutes one-way
  • 411' Tallest waterfall in the East
  • Dirt mound to the left leads to the river, be prepared to wade in cold calf-deep water
  • 5-10 minute walk leads to paved trail to an overlook, wheelchair accessible
  • Stairs on the right to a second vantage point of the falls
  • Picnic area
  • $2 parking fee
 Highway 107 South from cross-roads for 9.2 miles to first left turn after crossing state line, Continue 2.2 miles to next stop sign, turn left go another 1.2 miles to parking area.

Yellow Mountain Trail
  • 4.8 miles, 3-5 hours one-way
  • Yellow Mountain is 5127', highest point in the district
  • 360 degree view from lookout tower
  • Difficult trail, steep ascents and descents
  • Longest trail in Cashiers
 Take 64 West about 7 miles to Buck Creek Road, drive about 2.3 miles and look for trail going up the bank on the right.

Sliding Rock
  • Located on Chattooga River
  • Great for kids
 Take 64 West about 7 miles to Buck Creek Road, drive about 2.3 miles and look for trail going up the bank on the right.

Silver Run Falls
  • 25' fall
  • Beautiful boulder face fun to swim down into the private lake and stand underneath the fall.
 From Cashiers, follow NC 107 south for four miles to a gravel parking area on the left. From Walhalla, take SC 28 to SC 107. Then, proceed up SC 107 about 16 miles to the parking area on the right.

Turtleback and Rainbow Falls
  • 150' waterfalls, on sunny mornings you can see a rainbow over the falls
  • One of the falls "Bust your butt falls", ride a tube or slide down the rock
  • Not for young children or the less physically fit
 From Cashiers drive East on 64 for about 10.5 miles, turn right (South) on 281 for about 1 mile. Forest Service Horse pasture River/Rainbow Falls sign on left. Parking on Right. Go down trail for approximately 1 mile until intersects a trail that parallels the river of Turtleback Falls, go left along trail to view from the bottom. Continue 1/4 mile to Rainbow Falls

Chattooga River
  • Moderate to difficult
  • 2 miles round trip
  • Many places around river perfect for picnics
 Follow US 107 or US 28 South to the intersection of US 107 and US 28. Continue 1.9 miles south on US 28/107 to the paved right at Mountain Top Trading Post (Whetstone Road). From the turn, go .7 miles and take first paved left at the Long Creek sign, Cassidy Bridge Road. Continue 7.3 miles to the end of the road. Turn left at the fork and proceed .2 miles to Raines Rd. and take a right. Follow Raines Rd. until it ends at Hwy. 76. Take a right and follow Hwy. 76 to the Chattooga River Hwy. 76 Bridge.

The Narrows
  • Cascading rivers
  • Swimming hole
  • Narrow Channel
  • 4 miles round trip
  • Trail head Whiteside Cove Road
 Take Horse Cove Rd. 4.3 miles from the corner of Fourth and Main St. in Highlands to the end of the pavement. Turn left onto Whiteside Cove Rd. and drive 0.9 miles. The trail is on a logging road on the right and descends 2 miles to The Narrows. You will pass a trail to the right, which continues to Bull Pen Bridge on Horse Cove Rd. Be sure to return the way you came.

Ellicott's Rock - Bad Creek
  • 7 mile round trip
  • Ellicott's rock is a rock embedded in the Chattooga river with NC carved out by surveyor Andrew Ellicott
  • Trail head Bull Pen Road
 Turn on Bull Pen rd., about 2.5-3 miles park on the right in the gravel just after Fowler Creek Bridge, walk back over the bridge on the opposite side of the road is the trailhead.

Highlands Waterfalls and Hikes

Name

 Information Directions

Whiteside Mountain
  • 2 Mile trip, walk in about an hour
  • One of the most popular scenic trails
  • 4930' elevation, highest cliffs in the Eastern United States
  • Shortoff and Yellow Mountain to the North, Chimney Top Mountain to the East, Lake Keowee South,Nantahala Mountain range to the West.
 From highway 64, west of Jackson/Macon line take Wildcat Ridge Road south about 1/2 mile to Whiteside parking area, follow sign to trail.

Glen Falls
  • 1.4 mile trail
  • 15 minutes to first waterfall
  • Three 80' falls and streams
 106 South, 2 miles from Highlands, Glen Falls scenic area sign to left, turn and follow SR 1618 to parking area. Follow the gravel path to the falls.

Bridal Veil Falls
  • 150' waterfall
  • Can drive under falls
  • Many wedding performed under Bridal Veil
 Intersection of highway 107 South & 64, drive West towards Highlands on 64 , turn right at light and junction of 64 and 28 (towards Franklin) drive about 3 miles, Falls on right side of the road.

Dry Falls
  • Path leading behind falls
  • Walk behind without getting wet
  • 75' falls
 Intersection of highway 107 South & 64, drive West towards Highlands on 64 , turn right at light and junction of 64 and 28 (towards Franklin), drive about 1 mile past Bridal Veil Falls. After Dry Falls sign turn left into parking area, Go down staircase to Dry Falls.

Lower Cullasaja Falls
  • Cullasaja cascades above 250'
  • Falls are visible from the highway
  • On U.S. 64/N.C. 28 between Highlands and Franklin
 Intersection of highway 107 South & 64, drive West towards Highlands on 64 , turn right at light and junction of 64 and 28 (towards Franklin), drive about 1 mile past Bridal Veil Falls. After Dry Falls sign turn left into parking area, Go down staircase to Dry Falls.

Kalakaleskies Falls
  • 18 small falls within 1/4 mile
  • Sequoyah Lake Dam at head of falls
  • Banks are steep and there are no worn paths. Be Careful!
 Off 64 and 28 West,3 miles Northwest of Highlands on Cullasaja River

 

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