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Satulah Mountain
Highlands, North Carolina
2.99 mi
/ 646 ft gain
Satulah Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Photograph and Explore Bridal Veil Falls
Highlands, North Carolina
Bridal Veil Falls is located directly off of the road and is about a 100 feet tall in total. The falls makes for a great place to take pictures under the water falls. The falls itself is small and flows constant all year long getting to the bottom of the falls is not recommended because it is dangerous and slippery. You can cross the road to see the falls from the other side of the guard rail b...
Glen Falls Trail
Highlands, North Carolina
2.27 mi
/ 997 ft gain
Glen Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Chinquapin Mountain Trail
Highlands, North Carolina
3.73 mi
/ 938 ft gain
Chinquapin Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Explore Dry Falls, North Carolina
Highlands, North Carolina
4.5
0.42 mi
/ 95 ft gain
Dry Falls is located off of Hwy. 64, which has been designated as the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, and the road does not disappoint. Hwy. 64 is a two lane road which hugs the northern side of Cullasaja Gorge, which has been carved by the Cullasaja River. Besides Dry Falls, Hwy. 64 leads you past several other waterfalls: Cullasaja Falls- which is only visible from the road; Quarry Falls- more ...
Dry Falls Trail
Highlands, North Carolina
0.35 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Dry Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Ranger Falls Loop Trail
Highlands, North Carolina
2.42 mi
/ 581 ft gain
Ranger Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Bouldering Granite City
Highlands, North Carolina
5.0
0.3 mi
/ 96 ft gain
At the foot of Blackrock Mountain just outside of Highlands, North Carolina, lies one of the most unique and secluded natural playgrounds around. Granite City is composed of several massive granite boulders, ranging between 10-40 feet tall. This spot is most popular for bouldering (mostly V0-V2), although it is equally cool for just wandering around the labyrinth of narrow slots between the b...
Chattooga Cliffs
Highlands, North Carolina
3.56 mi
/ 676 ft gain
Chattooga Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Highlands, North Carolina.
Places to stay
14014 Highlands Road
Van Hook Glade
Overview
Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and angle...
Tamassee, South Carolina
Cherry Hill Campground
Overview
Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and many miles of hiking trails. Site ameni...
Clayton, Georgia
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Overview
Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Ocone...
Mountain Rest, South Carolina
Whetstone Horse Camp
Overview
Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, ...
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
Balsam Lake Lodge
Overview
Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge ...
Walhalla, South Carolina
Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Overview
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use faciliti...
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