Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
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Sliding Rock is a well loved destination in the Pisgah National Forest. This 60 foot natural rock waterslide descends into an 8 foot deep pool, creating a unique adventure. The water is between 50 and 60 degrees in the summer making this the perfect place to cool off.
Sliding Rock has its on season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During on season there is a lifeguard on duty and restrooms available for visitors. A $5 entry fee per visitor is charged during the on season. Sliding rock is open seven days a weeks but may close due to dangerous weather or water levels. Sliding rock is a popular destination, especially in the afternoons, sometimes filling up the parking lot and causing long lines to use the slide.
Sliding rock may be used, without entry fee, during the off season but it is use at your own risk, as no life guards are on duty and no one is available to check for weather and water safety.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hot Springs, North Carolina
- Head southwest on Bridge St (144 ft)
- Continue straight onto NC-209 S/
Lance Ave Continue to follow NC-209 S(3.2 mi) - Turn left (0.2 mi)
From Asheville, take I-26 south then (at Hendersonville) take RT 64 west to Brevard. When entering Brevard area, take RT 276 north (right turn) into the Pisgah N.F.. Then:
ROUTE 276: The following are back on RT 276:
SLIDING ROCK [SLID]: A long, gradual slide on smooth rock in Looking Glass Creek into very cold water pool at bottom. Very safe, lifeguards, well developed area, crowded sometimes. Changing rooms and bathrooms. PHOTO . Continue west on RT 276 and see sign for Sliding Rock. Fee here. No picnicking. No phone. Fee charged. Verified. LAT, LON lat=35.29039, lon=-82.76425(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
BIG EAST FORK [BIGE]: Continue west on RT 276 past the Blue Ridge Parkway, (towards Cruso, Waynesville, and Canton) through a bunch of curves, at just under 3 miles from the Parkway (approx) you will come to a really serious (180 degree) right hand curve (about 20 minutes BEFORE you get to Cruso). Watch here for the Big East Fork trail sign on the left. Take the trail on the left side of the creek, an easy 15-minute hike till you see a small waterfall and swimming hole on the right. LAT, LON lat=35.36131, lon=-82.81444(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty certain. Not verified. Updated 1/3/2007.
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