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Rainbow Falls at Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park

Gorges State Park

Gorges State Park features plunging waterfalls including the powerful Rainbow Falls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls, and a high concentration of rare species. Highly recommend stopping by the expansive visitor center with its museum-quality exhibits, augmented by picnic grounds and shelters.

Backcountry-style recreation is a hallmark of Gorges, with distance hiking, backpack camping, trout fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding welcome in various rugged interior parts.

The 7,500-acre park incorporates a portion of the long-distance Foothills Trail and touches Lake Jocassee at the South Carolina border.

Address: 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, North Carolina 28774

GPS: 35.0960, -82.9510

Website: https://www.ncparks.gov/gorges-state-park/home

Filed Under: Gorges, Hidden Gems, State Parks, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding

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