Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is not a waterfall so much as a waterslide, and that’s why kids love it. They’ll never forget the 60-foot slide into a deep pool of cool mountain water. It’s a harmless ride, though their bottoms may be a little sore the next day.
Something this fun can’t be kept secret, however. The waterfall sits right next to a parking lot, and there’s even a guardrail on the path to the top. Expect large crowds just about any day in the summer, or whenever the weather is nice.
Admission costs $1 per person from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year. The fee provides a lifeguard on duty and open changing rooms, but only during the peak season.
Directions:
From Asheville, take the Blue Ridge Parkway to U.S. Highway 276, just past milemarker 411. Take a left on the parkway and head south for 7 miles. Turn right into the Sliding Rock Recreation Area.
