Sliding Rock facts for kids
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View of swimmers on Sliding Rock from the Overlook, looking towards the Plunge Pool
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| Location | Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°18′40″N 82°47′14″W / 35.311021°N 82.787252°W |
| Type | Slide |
| Total height | 60 ft (18.3 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
Sliding Rock is a fun natural waterfall in Western North Carolina. It's special because people can slide down its smooth rock surface. This natural slide ends in a cool, deep pool of water below. It's located near Brevard in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.
Sliding Rock is a "slide-type" waterfall on Looking Glass Creek. It has a gentle slope and is about 60 feet (18 meters) long. The slide ends in a large, deep pool that is about 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 meters) deep.
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Visiting Sliding Rock: A Natural Water Slide
Sliding Rock has been a popular spot for a long time. Adventurous visitors and local people love to use it as a natural water slide. The water here is very cold, which makes it a perfect place to cool off during hot summer days.
The United States Forest Service has made this area a great place for recreation. There is a large parking lot located above the rock, right next to U.S. Route 276. You'll find two viewing platforms where you can watch others slide. There are also steps leading down to the pool and railings to help you climb the rocks on the left side before you slide.
Rules for Sliding Safely
When you slide down, you must always be in a sitting position. For your comfort, there are restrooms and changing rooms available. During busy times, especially on summer weekends, a lifeguard is often on duty to help keep everyone safe. At other times, you slide at your own risk. Younger children need to be a certain size to slide alone. If they are too small, they can slide in an adult's lap.
Fees and Closures
The Forest Service charges a small fee of $3.00 per person to use the area. This fee is collected between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. This is when lifeguards and rangers are usually working. Sliding Rock might close if the water level is too high or if lightning is detected nearby. This is to ensure everyone's safety.
How to Get There
To reach Sliding Rock, travel north on U.S. Route 276. It's about 7.7 miles (12.4 kilometers) north of where U.S. Highway 276, U.S. Route 64, and North Carolina Highway 280 meet in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. On your way, you will pass other beautiful spots like Looking Glass Falls and the parking area for Moore Cove Falls.
Other Waterfalls Nearby
The area around Sliding Rock is full of other amazing waterfalls to explore. Some of these include:
- Slick Rock Falls
- Moore Cove Falls
- Looking Glass Falls
- Cedar Rock Falls
- Cove Creek Falls
- Daniel Ridge Falls
- Twin Falls
- Log Hollow Falls
- Falls on Log Hollow Branch
- Key Falls
