The Best Hiking in Lake Toxaway
Looking for the best hiking in Lake Toxaway? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lake Toxaway. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Lake Toxaway
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Brevard, North Carolina
Hike the Toxaway River Trail
1.25 miThis 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 levels, but can be difficult if the water is high. S...Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls in Gorges SP
4.53.91 mi / 778 ft gainRainbow 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, giving the falls its name. Hike to Rainbow Falls ...Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Hike to Raven Rock Falls
0.5 miIf 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). There is a small grassy pull out where you can park...Read more -
Brevard, North Carolina
Canebrake Trail and Foothills Trail
18.22 mi / 3491 ft gainCanebrake Trail and Foothills Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina.Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Dismal Falls
4.08 mi / 1276 ft gainDismal Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina.Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Rhapsodie Falls
2.98 mi / 623 ft gainRhapsodie Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina.Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Greenland Creek Trail
2.22 mi / 269 ft gainGreenland Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sapphire, North Carolina.Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Hike to Schoolhouse Falls and Little Green
5.03 miTrail 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 hikers here. From Schoolhouse Falls, you have the...Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Hike to Warden, Jawbone, and Riding Ford Falls
4.5 miWarden, 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 often find people playing in the pools below the fa...Read more -
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Panthertown Backcountry Loop
7.89 mi / 906 ft gainPanthertown Backcountry Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Glenville, North Carolina.Read more -
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Bearcamp Creek Falls Loop
11.15 mi / 2995 ft gainBearcamp Creek Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sapphire, North Carolina.Read more -
Sapphire, North Carolina
Thompson River Waterfalls
7.87 mi / 2031 ft gainThompson River Waterfalls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sapphire, North Carolina.Read more -
Sapphire, North Carolina
Fairfield Lake Loop
3.28 mi / 459 ft gainFairfield Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sapphire, North Carolina.Read more -
Glenville, North Carolina
Panthertown Valley Trail to Mac's Gap Trail Loop
5.42 mi / 823 ft gainPanthertown Valley Trail to Mac's Gap Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Glenville, North Carolina.Read more -
Glenville, North Carolina
Panthertown Valley Trail to Big Green Mountain Loop
5.66 mi / 971 ft gainPanthertown Valley Trail to Big Green Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Glenville, North Carolina.Read more -
Glenville, North Carolina
Mac's Gap to Devil's Elbow and Panthertown Valley Loop Trail
8.27 mi / 1263 ft gainMac's Gap to Devil's Elbow and Panthertown Valley Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Glenville, North Carolina.Read more