Top Adventures in Lake Toxaway
Hike the Toxaway River Trail
This easy 1.25 mile hike is located within the Lake Toxaway community. The trail itself follows a small creek as it winds through the valley. Be warned - there are numerous stream crossings. Most of the crossings are fairly easy at normal water le...
1.25 miles
Hike to Rainbow Falls in Gorges SP
Rainbow Falls is one of the most scenic waterfalls in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The Horsepasture River swells in the rainy season, dumping a cascade of water 150 feet. The plume of mist at the bottom creates a distinct rainbow effect,...
3.5 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to Raven Rock Falls
If you want to see a great waterfall without hiking all day, this is the perfect trail for you.
Getting there - The trailhead is about 2 miles from the intersection of Cold Mountain and Panther Ridge Road (exact coordinates: 35.1594, -82.9801). T...
0.5 miles
Hike to Schoolhouse Falls and Little Green
Trail signs in Panthertown Valley are limited. Be sure to bring a map!
Starting at the Cold Mountain parking lot, hike to Schoolhouse Falls. This is a nice waterfall with a pool at the bottom. In the summer, you are bound to run into other fellow ...
3 miles
Hike to Warden, Jawbone, and Riding Ford Falls
Warden, Jawbone, and Riding Ford Falls are three waterfalls located along the headwaters of the Tuckasegee River in Panthertown Valley. Not far from the Cold Mountain trailhead, these falls are quite popular in the summer. On a weekend, you will o...
4.5 miles
Hike to Frolictown Falls
This is an awesome hike to do if you're short on time or have hours to kill. Because it is so easy to access, it doesn't take very long to get down to it and can be accessed by two separate trails. Both trails are well maintained, however, while t...
1.5 miles
350 ft gain
Hike to Wilderness Falls
Wilderness Falls offers a beautiful hike with a simple yet captivating falls. All of the maintained trails in Pantertown Valley are marked by a number system (there is an information hut in the parking lot with information about other local trails...
1.4 miles
300 ft gain
Hike to Granny Burrell Falls
Panthertown Valley has a unique system of trails, with each trail having a specific number. Some of the trails listed at the information hut in the parking lot are accessed by taking one or two other trails to get to the start of the trail you are...
2.4 miles
440 ft gain
Hike to Blackrock Overlook
This is probably one of my favorite hikes I've done in Panthertown Valley. Its also one of the easier views to access.
You start from the Salt Rock Gap Parking lot, taking the Blackrock Trail (447) up Blackrock Mountain. This trail is located abou...
3 miles
700 ft gain
Kayak to Laurel Fork Falls
This stunning waterfall tumbles down 80 feet before spilling into Lake Jocassee between a slot of shear rock cliffs. However, the catch is not many people see this beautiful location unless you have a boat or are willing to hike a streneous 8-mile...
Hike To Paradise Falls
To the north of Panthertown lies a chain of dammed lakes that are some of the most peaceful waters in Western North Carolina. These make up the headwaters of the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River. The gorges that run between the top lakes are wild...
1.5 miles
Hike to Chimney Top
Upon entering High Hampton Inn, follow the entrance road past the registration building, cart shed and parking lot. Take a right down a gravel road that follows alongside Hampton Lake. This gravel road continues for half a mile, even winding throu...
1.7 miles
1000 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Brevard, North Carolina
Kuykendall Group Camp
Overview Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking... -
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... -
Canton, North Carolina
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Overview Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina. The facility can accommodate ... -
Canton, North Carolina
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Overview Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 p... -
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
White Pine South Group Camp
Overview White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility provides tent camping year-round and can ... -
Brevard, North Carolina
Davidson River
Overview Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fish...
