Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
| Address: | Rainbow Falls Trail, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747, USA |
| GPS: |
35°5'20.1"N 82°57'43.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.0 mi |
Hike and Swim
Hidden Falls is a serene family-friendly swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest just down river from the towering Rainbow Falls. It's on the Horsepasture River "hidden" just a few steps off the main trail. Most hikers miss it. The waterfall is less than 10 feet tall, but it drops into an idyllic pool surrounded by boulders that act as a small dam and provide sunning and picnic spots.Courtesy of romanticasheville.com
This spot is also known as "Hollow Falls."
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- 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 Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
- Head southeast on NC-281 S toward Toxaway Point (0.5 mi)
- Keep right to stay on NC-281 S (131 ft)
- Continue straight onto US-64 W (2.7 mi)
- Turn left onto NC-281 S (1.6 mi)
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Trails
Distance ?
1.0 milesElevation Gain ?
409 feetReal Ascent ?
656 feetReal Descent ?
247 feetAvg Grade (4°)
8%Grade (-29° to 33°)
-55% to 65%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.