Nature and Outdoor Activities
In town
These activities are located in and around Main Street Highlands. If you are in Highlands, you can usually simply walk to these places.
Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrPopular spot for a light hike that gives you a view of Highlands.
This is a nature exploration in the middle of Highlands that can be good for the kids if you want a casual stroll, but also can also enjoy a long walk through the various local botanicals and pollinator habitats.
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Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
265 N 6th StThis is a nature exploration in the middle of Highlands that can be good for the kids if you want a casual stroll, but also can also enjoy a long walk through the various local botanicals and pollinator habitats.
A nice green space that hosts occasional holiday events, farmers markets, live music on weekends, and an ice skating rink in the winter.
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Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
411-499 Pine StA nice green space that hosts occasional holiday events, farmers markets, live music on weekends, and an ice skating rink in the winter.
Hiking & Waterfalls
This is a must if you are looking for amazing views! Loop trail.
You can walk up the easy side and cascade across the mountain top for the trail back down or vice versa if you are looking for the challenge hike up the trail. Some of us, just enjoy walking up and down the steady (easier) incline side just to enjoy the view.
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrThis is a must if you are looking for amazing views! Loop trail.
You can walk up the easy side and cascade across the mountain top for the trail back down or vice versa if you are looking for the challenge hike up the trail. Some of us, just enjoy walking up and down the steady (easier) incline side just to enjoy the view.
This is a beautiful waterfall that never fails to amaze. For those with mobility issues, there is a viewing spot adjacent to the parking lot. For the more adventurous, take the stairs down to the waterfall where you walk behind it and enjoy the cold spray and view down the Cullasaja River. Kids love the adventure. This is a good stop for returning from the Jackson Hole Gem Mine or Franklin, NC.
*The parking lot is small and can get backed up sometimes with the line extending to the road. This is best to visit when heading south, returning to Highlands, so that you have the parking lot on your right and turn and can sit in the line safely on the right side of the road.
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U.S. 64This is a beautiful waterfall that never fails to amaze. For those with mobility issues, there is a viewing spot adjacent to the parking lot. For the more adventurous, take the stairs down to the waterfall where you walk behind it and enjoy the cold spray and view down the Cullasaja River. Kids love the adventure. This is a good stop for returning from the Jackson Hole Gem Mine or Franklin, NC.
*The parking lot is small and can get backed up sometimes with the line extending to the road. This is best to visit when heading south, returning to Highlands, so that you have the parking lot on your right and turn and can sit in the line safely on the right side of the road.
Off the side of the road. Extra waterfall to see if you are also checking out Dry Falls or Jackson Hole Gem Mine! Check this out on the way out of Highlands since it will be on the right side and safer for pulling over.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Off the side of the road. Extra waterfall to see if you are also checking out Dry Falls or Jackson Hole Gem Mine! Check this out on the way out of Highlands since it will be on the right side and safer for pulling over.
Glen Falls
This has a beautiful waterfall at the end where you can even take a dip, but it can be more on the moderate to challenging side depending on skill level. Especially with wet weather, the hike can be very muddy. There are other side trails as well for other views and waterfalls on the way.
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Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek RoadThis has a beautiful waterfall at the end where you can even take a dip, but it can be more on the moderate to challenging side depending on skill level. Especially with wet weather, the hike can be very muddy. There are other side trails as well for other views and waterfalls on the way.
old iron bridge
Bull Pen RoadFun spot to hike and swim.
Fun for the kids!
Kids get to search for their own gems to take home!
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Jackson Hole Trading Post & Gem Mine
9770 Highlands RdKids get to search for their own gems to take home!
Adventure for All Ages
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdScaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard Rd