Shining Rock Wilderness Tours

Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Keegan Donegan
Photo by Keegan Donegan
Photo by Keegan Donegan
Photo by Keegan Donegan

Popular places to visit

Sliding Rock which includes a river or creek and forests as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
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Moore Cove Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Moore Cove Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Pisgah Forest. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Moore Cove Falls
A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself. Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Courthouse Falls
Pisgah Forest featuring a cascade and forests

Looking Glass Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls

Cold Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Cold Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. You can seek out the golf courses in this relaxing area.

Cold Mountain

Cold Mountain Gameland

You can take time to visit Cold Mountain Gameland during your travels to Canton. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Cold Mountain Gameland

Best Lodging Options Near Shining Rock Wilderness

Springdale Resort

Springdale Resort

4 out of 5
200 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC
Springdale Resort
Grandview Lodge

Grandview Lodge

3.5 out of 5
466 Lickstone Rd, Waynesville, NC
Grandview Lodge
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2228 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC
Comfort Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
185 Old Hendersonville Hwy, Brevard, NC
Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG
Hampton Inn Brevard

Hampton Inn Brevard

2.5 out of 5
275 Forest Gate Dr., Pisgah Forest, NC
Hampton Inn Brevard
Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
176 Country Club Drive, Waynesville, NC
Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

2.5 out of 5
55 Lambuth Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska
Econo Lodge Waynesville

Econo Lodge Waynesville

2 out of 5
232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC
Econo Lodge Waynesville
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