Sliding Rock (Pisgah)

Sliding Rock is a 20-foot waterfall on Looking Glass Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Davidson River area of the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Davidson River (Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Very high
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.  Use caution if sliding down the waterfall.
Trailhead GPS: 35.31156,-82.78718
Waterfall GPS: 35.31105,-82.78661

Directions:

From Brevard, head east on on US-64/US-276 to where they split in Pisgah Forest. Turn left to stay on US-276 and enter Pisgah National Forest. In 7.8 miles, turn left to enter Sliding Rock Recreation Area.

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Hike Description:



A paved path leads to bathrooms and then the waterfall. This natural water slide is more for sliding and swimming than as a photo subject.


Here's a video of me sliding down.


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