A first timers trip to Cashiers NC must include the following three activities:
We also encourage you to park near the crossroads and explore the many shops and dining options in Cashiers NC.
For the top restaurants in town, check out our list: [Top Dining in Cashiers]
A landmark along the Eastern Continental Divide, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. The mountain's cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain. This magnificent rock is about 390 to 460 million years old.
For more information about Whiteside Mountain including more videos, visit our sister site:
[High South Adventures]
Open this link for a Google map to the
[Whiteside Mountain parking area.]
One of the easiest waterfalls to park and walk to.
Silver Run Falls is a waterfall a few miles south of the town of Cashiers, North Carolina on Highway 107S . It is popular with locals and tourists alike. The falls are located after a flat, 200 yard trail.
Additionally, there is a second secret falls located above Silver Run. On the left side of the cliff face of the falls, just inside the woods, there is a slope of granite with many roots for handholds leading to the top of the falls. Follow the trail up top until you hear the second falls on your right.
Open this link for a Google map to the
[Silver Run Trail Head].
Over 7000 acres of second growth forest with two of areas top waterfalls - Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls on the Horsepasture River.
Only 25 minutes from the Cashiers crossroads!
A Tour of the Gorges State Park Visitor Center
A brief look at the recently completed visitor center at Gorges State Park
For more information on Gorges State Parking including waterfalls and videos visit our sister site:
[High South Adventures]
Open this link for a Google map to
[Gorges State Park]