Slide down a rock and into a 15 m (50 ft) waterfall called Sliding Rock, plunging yourself into a 2 m (7 ft) pool at the bottom. From the parking area, steps with a handrail lead you to the top. For those who don't want to get wet, two viewing platforms provide vantage points for photos. You'll find restrooms and changing facilities available on site. The National Forest Service charges a small entrance fee is charged for this recreation area. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Sliding Rock by using our Pisgah Forest road trip site.
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Just down the highway from another great waterfall (Looking Glass) - so see two for the (free!) price of one! Plan a drive through the Pisgah Forrest and see these two beautiful stops in the process..... more »
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This was closed for quite some time before we were able to go due to high waters but we were able to go our last day on vacation. The water was cold on contact but quickly got used to it! Great... more »
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This is an awesome family experience. Look it up. It's in Pasquh (sic). State park North Carolina. There are six waterfalls in the park
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Soo much fun. This was a check off my bucket list
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