Point of Interest
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
Big elevation gains, heavy rainfall and steep terrain come together at Gorges State Park to create a lush, temperate rain forest packed with plunging waterfalls, rugged gorges and sheer rock walls. Hike a section of the Foothills Trail, chase cascades like Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls, then keep an eye out for rare plants and wildlife that thrive in this unique corner of the Blue Ridge.
