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Sliding Rock & Looking Glass Falls
 While
visiting the beautiful NC Blue Ridge
Mountains, take time to visit the natural
recreation area, Sliding Rock. Our Brevard
NC cabins, near Asheville NC are located
close to the beloved Sliding Rock recreation area. Sliding Rock is a huge
60-foot flat boulder, with a mild slope,
creating the best natural waterslide. Kids and
children alike enjoy sliding down the
slippery rock into the 6-8 foot deep wading
pool at the bottom. Managed by the US Forest
Service, Sliding Rock is a great place to
visit while on your vacation.
Sliders, of course, take the plunge at their
own risk; however there are several safety
measures in place. From Memorial Day weekend
to Labor Day weekend lifeguards are on duty
and the US Forest Service charges a $1 per
person to access the area in order to pay
for their services. There are safety
handrails to help sliders climb to the top
of the boulder, and there are steps leading
down the side of the boulder to the wading
pool.
Two viewing decks are located opposite the
rock and they are the best spots to take
pictures from. In recent years, Sliding Rock
has drawn record crowds, so be prepared for
lines at certain times of the season.
Parking for the Sliding Rock is located
beside US Highway 276, and the rock slide is
located below.
 To get to Sliding Rock take US 276 and the
recreation area is located approximately 7.7
miles north of the intersection of US 276,
US 64 and NC 280 in Brevard, North Carolina.
Drive a bit further down US 276 and you’ll
come to another beautiful waterfall and
recreation area, Looking Glass Falls. Just
five miles past the Pisgah National Forest
entrance, Looking Glass Falls is a 60 foot
waterfall with a nice, shallow wading pool
at the bottom and is a great place to take
smaller children. In the winter months the
water flowing down the falls typically
freezes and in sunlight sometimes resembles
a mirror, or looking glass, as it is named.
While climbing and jumping off the rocks
surrounding the falls is not allowed,
Looking Glass Falls is a nice place to cool
off and enjoy the extraordinary mountain
scenery. Our stunning, luxury NC mountain
cabins are located near Brevard and these
beautiful areas. With wonderful amenities,
spacious layouts and welcoming cabin décor.
Our NC mountain vacation lodging creates the
perfect atmosphere to rejuvenate your spirit
and soul. Discover all that awaits you in
Transylvania County and Brevard NC.
Sliding Rock & Looking Glass Falls -
For more information call the US Forest
Service at 828-877-3350.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at (941) 266-8860,
email us, or use our
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