There is a plethora of activities to be found in the Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville and Lake Toxaway areas. From fly fishing to fine dining. From Hiking to top rated golf courses . Please let us know your favorites so we can add to our list.
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Fly Fishing
Brookings Fly Fishing – They are a fishing outfitter located in Cashiers, NC. They offer guided fishing tours, fly fishing classes and more. Be sure to check out Mountain and Lake Rentals in Highlands and Cashiers areato reserve a place to stay while enjoying your fishing adventure!
Mountain Lakes
Lake Glenville – Our most popular lake. At an elevation of 3494 it holds the highest elevation in the Eastern United States for a lake of this size. Over 1400 acres of fishing, skiing, boating, sailing and swimming fun. It has a public beach and 2 public boat ramps. There are 3 waterfalls that empty into the lake. There are boat rentals as well as kayak, paddle boards and more.
Swimming
Cashiers Sliding Rock – Originally known as “Grimshaw Falls,” this has become a favorite place to cool down in the summer. A shallow pool allows an adult to stand at the bottom as they await their child to slide down this waterfall. Sandy shores and a shallow wading pool make it a great spot for young and old alike.
Other favorite swimming holes are Bust Your Butt Falls, Turtle Back Falls, Lake Glenville, Silver Run Falls and The Quarry Hole. Know of others? Tell us about them!!!
Hiking Trails – Water Falls (click)
High Falls – Pictured at top, High Falls can be quite dramatic. The photo above is during a water release on the Tuckaseegee River. Duke Power releases water during summer months for Advanced to Expert level Kayaking. Click Here for Scheduled Release on Tuckaseegee.
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