Top Adventures in Highlands
Photograph and Explore Bridal Veil Falls
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...
Explore Dry Falls, North Carolina
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 Cullasaj...
0.3 miles
Bouldering Granite City
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...
0.3 miles
96 ft gain
Hike the Whiteside Mountain Loop
Whiteside Mountain is simply breathtaking, there is no way around it. Views of the mountain from the South expose its sheer granite face, which runs almost its entire length East-to-West. However, the views of the mountain are just the beginning...
2 miles
595 ft gain
Explore Cashiers Sliding Rock
This waterfall is located just outside of Cashiers, NC. The trailhead to the waterfall is right off of the road and has a good amount of parking. The trial itself is very nice and has new steps at the beginning of the trail. The trail is very wide...
0.2 miles
70 ft gain
Explore Cullasaja Falls
This is an awesome waterfall that offers views from several different spots along the road as well as a quick hike down to the base!
The small pull-off area is located towards the top of the falls. There isn't much space (3 maybe 4 cars at a time)...
0.3 miles
200 ft gain
Hike to Yellow Mountain Fire Tower via Cloud Catcher Lane
Yellow Mountain Fire Tower features some of the best views, looking out over both the Northern Georgia mountains as well as seeing the flat-lands of South Carolina past the mountain ranges. This hike is pretty well known for its 12-mile round trip...
1.5 miles
700 ft gain
Hike to Holcomb and Ammons Creek Falls
This moderate hike takes you to two scenic waterfalls in the Georgia wilderness. Water cascades down for over 100 feet to spill into the pool below An observation deck provides the ideal place to take in the splendor of the waterfall system.
1.75 miles
100 ft gain
Hike along the Chattooga River to Spoonauger Falls
Spoonauger falls housed in Sumter National Forest, received its name after the Spoonauger family which historically lived above the falls.
From Walhalla SC, drive north on Highway 28 until it meets SC 107 (right under 10 miles). Take a slight rig...
1 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Kings Creek Falls
The trail to Kings Creek begins behind the bulletin board in the Burrells Ford primitive campground parking lot. It is an easy .5 mile trail to the falls. The falls are only 70ft high but they are beautiful, there is an area to the side of the fal...
0.5 miles
Hike to King Creek Falls
Very nice dog-friendly and family-friendly adventure! The hike is not long at all and the end result is a beautiful 70 ft waterfall with a pooled area at the bottom! Old logs are around for sitting on and relaxing while enjoying your lunch or sna...
0.6 miles
Hike to Big Bend Falls
The hike to Big Bend Falls begins on the Chattooga River Trail at the Burrell's Ford Campground. To get here you take Burrell's Ford Road off of SC 107. There will be a good sized gravel parking area off to the left about 3 miles down Burrell's Fo...
6.5 miles
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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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 anglers, the campground is in close proximity to hiking trails, s... -
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 amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grill... -
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-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways. The c... -
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, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River fl... -
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 overlooks Balsam Lake and offers spectacular mountain views... -
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 facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2...
