Where is sliding rock

Take a right onto Highway West and go 16 miles toward Brevard. As you enter Brevard, watch for a big shopping center on the right with Wal-Mart. The Cradle of Forestry has family-friendly trails and many historic buildings and activities for kids 4 miles away.

Skip to main content. Search form Search. Sliding Rock Insider's Guide Tips for Sliding Rock There are several observation areas to watch the sliders. So, it's a great place to visit even if you don't want to get wet.

Credit cards now accepted. The pool at the bottom of the falls is eight feet deep. So you must know how to swim! Children under 7 years must slide with an adult. Life jackets and children's puddle jumpers are the only flotation devices allowed. The parking area fills up and closes periodically on summer weekends.

For a more enjoyable visit, avoid peak visiting hours of PM on Saturday and Sundays. The parking area also fills up on some weekdays in July. Slide in sitting position only. Bring drinking water to stay hydrated on the hot summer days. Don't expect wi-fi or even mobile phone reception. No alcohol is permitted. Pets are allowed in the area, but they must be on a leash and cannot slide. To avoid congestion in the parking lot, no picnicking is allowed.

Picnic at nearby Pink Beds , four miles away. And find riverside tables nearby along US Or turn right and go eight miles to Brevard for many options for food, ice cream, breweries, and more read about Brevard. Near Sliding Rock. Roadside ft. Enjoy from the parking area or take the steps down for an up-close look. Save to Trip. Beautiful hike along the way. While the water flow is not impressive, it's a beautiful setting that is overlooked by many since there are no signs.

Picturesque Main Street has many local shops, restaurants, galleries, brewery, museums and favorite O. Taylor toy store. This is the Land of the Waterfalls with hiking, biking and famous Sliding Rock. Read and see more! The popular family-friendly Moore Cove Falls Trail is just a mile away and the thundering roadside waterfall Looking Glass Falls is just two miles away. The trailheads for more challenging hikes to Looking Glass Rock and John Rock which offer stunning views!

And, the Blue Ridge Parkway is just about seven miles north. Having trouble viewing on mobile? Click here to see the Google Street View version. Sliding Rock is open year-round for viewing, seven days a week during daylight hours. However, sliding should only been done during season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, when lifeguards are on duty.

To avoid the crowds, avoid visiting during peak hours of noon-4 p. When the parking lot reaches capacity, you will be asked to wait to access until another vehicle leaves. Cash and check are also accepted. It is free to visit during off hours and off season. Sliding Rock is open year-round but is only staffed with lifeguards from about May through September.

Facilities are only open during that time. The recreation area does sometimes close due to heavy rainfall and increased water levels. Before leaving for Sliding Rock visitors should check Instagram or Facebook. Pets are allowed in the recreation area but they must be on leash. Pets are not allowed to slide down the rock. Turn right on NC and travel Follow US North for 7. How much does it cost to visit Sliding Rock? No advance tickets or reservations are available.

Does Sliding Rock ever close? What are the restrictions when visiting Sliding Rock? No alcohol and no picnicking are permitted May I bring my pet to Sliding Rock? Directions to Sliding Rock Sliding Rock is approximately 40 miles minute drive from downtown Asheville. GPS can be unreliable in getting you to Sliding Rock so please bring these directions with you.

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