Swimming Holes

Silver Run Falls

One of the easiest waterfalls to park and walk to.

Silver Run Falls is a waterfall a few miles south of the town of Cashiers, North Carolina on Highway 107S . It is popular with locals and tourists alike. The falls are located after a flat, 200 yard trail.

Additionally, there is a second secret falls located above Silver Run. On the left side of the cliff face of the falls, just inside the woods, there is a slope of granite with many roots for handholds leading to the top of the falls. Follow the trail up top until you hear the second falls on your right.

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[Silver Run Trail Head].

Silver Run Falls is a 20-25 foot waterfall about 3 miles south of Cashiers, North Carolina. A small gravel parking area on the left as you are headed south on 107 is the trail head.

After a 200 flat walk you arrive at the base of lower Silver Run Falls. This is the easiest true swimming hole to access!

There is actually a second set falls located above Silver Run. There is a rough trail to Upper Silver Run Falls on the left side at the wood line. Swimming is not available there.

Directions

SILVER RUN FALLS (LOWER)

Proceed south on Highway 107 from the Cashiers crossroads about 3 miles. As you drive along the flat road and the edge of the Cashiers Plateau, the road will begin to drop down toward South Carolina. Just about 300 yards down will be Silver Run gravel parking area on your left. (Note: This map shows a temporary congested area.)

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Silver Run Falls, North Carolina -- 4K Cinematic

Silver Run Falls in the Nantahala National Forest is just four miles south of Cashiers in Jackson County. This 25-ft. waterfall cascades into a tranquil pool with a small beach area. So it's a popular swimming spot in the North Carolina mountains. This means it can be crowded on hot days since its safe for small children to enjoy the water. But on other days, you can often enjoy all by yourself..
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Directions to Cashiers's Sliding Rock

From the Cashiers crossroads, travel south on 107 for 1.7 miles to Whiteside Cove Road and turn right. Travel 2.7 miles where you will cross a small bridge and see a small parking area just past this bridge and to the right. There are a couple of trails that lead from two parking areas. You'll hear the rushing water once you get out of your car.

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Cashiers, North Carolina has its own Sliding Rock, just like Brevard!

Cashiers Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide, created by the Chattooga River gliding over a 10-foot high rock face with a few large potholes. Cashiers Sliding Rock is a great place to bring the kids to play in the pool at the bottom of the sliding rock or take the exciting slide into the pool.

Directions to Turtleback Falls

Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Road Sapphire, NC 28774 828-966-9099
gorges@ncparks.gov

From the Cashiers crossroads, proceed East on Highway 64 approximately 10 miles and turn right on Highway 281. The Grassy Ridge Access (west side of the park) is approximately 1 mile down 281 on the left.

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Turtleback Falls NC- Rocksliding Paradise

Turtleback Falls, aka Umbrella Falls, is an epic waterfall in Western North Carolina that is perfect for a day of sliding and launching yourself into a cool pool of water 20 feet below!. The falls is located on the Horsepasture River in the Pisgah National Forest. You can access the falls via a by a hike starting in Gorges State Park which passes through the beautiful Pisgah National Forest

along the Highlands to Sapphire Valley Corridor

Silver Run Falls