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Our Communities • Waterfalls • Area Information • Fishing Cashiers • Adventures The village of Cashiers is nestled in southwestern and from. Temperatures in all seasons are mild • amid towering mountains making the Cashiers Area an attractive • Day Trips and dramatic waterfalls. Rich in year-round destination. • Historic Sites history and natural beauty, it offers Cashiers NC is home to many an escape to both relaxation and exciting events throughout the outdoor adventure. Cashiers’ authenticity and charm draw visitors and second home owners Popularyear, most yearly of whichevents benefit include a alike to enjoy peaceful valleys, thecharity Cashiers or non-profit Mountain in the Music area. sparkling lakes and , cool Festival, the Leaf Festival, several summer breezes, majestic scenery, lush arts and crafts shows, weekly Groovin’ on the Green events on Friday’s during the the year. World class recreation, seasonal festivals, busy season, the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, forestsart exhibits, and native outdoor flora concerts, and fauna dining throughout and shopping provide a variety of leisure options. Good Shepherd Auction and Bazaar, the Tour de The “Crossroads” at Highways 64 and 107 conveniently CashiersCashiers, BenefitCraft Fairs, Antique The Annual Show, theChristmas Church Parade of the connect the region’s communities for easy aces to and so much more.

Glenville Highlands Cashiers / Highlands Area Guide In 1941, the west fork of the Tuckaseegee was At more than 4,000 feet elevation, nearby damned and the resulting reservoir became what Highlands is a Cashiers Area neighbor on the is now known as Lake Glenville. Lake Glenville, with 26 miles of shoreline and more than 1,400 acres, is the centerpiece of the Glenville community mountainshops and award plateau. winning Its restaurants picturesque is only central 11 located between Cashiers and Sylva on Hwy 107. It boulevardmiles from featuring Trillium. art Cultural galleries, highlights antique andinclude gift is the highest man-made lake east of the Mississippi Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music concerts, and provides an abundance of water and outdoor The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts, the recreation opportunities. Highlands Playhouse, Highlands Performing Arts Lake Glenville sits 3,500 feet above sea level ad is the Center and the Highlands Nature Center. Nature highest lake east of the Mississippi. Fishermen can is never far away with waterfalls, hiking and varied outdoor adventures awaiting you. You can Crappie in the 125-feet deep lake. Signal Ridge Marina experience llama treks to all terrain vehicle tours through the forests as well as zip through the findis the Bass, only Trout, marina Walleye, located Catfish, on the Bream, lake offering Panfish boat and canopy at Highands Aerial Park.

Glenville is a popular lakeside vacation home rental Highlands is home to many yearly events such as destinationrentals and equipment.with stunning mountain and lake vistas the Annual Chili Cook-Off, The Bascom’s Collective and an average temperature of 83 degrees during the Spirits, Highlands Motoring Festival, Highlands summer months. During the holiday season Glenville Downtown Halloween, Culinary Weekend, bustles with families in search of the perfect Christmas Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Highlands “choose and cut” evergreen from its many tree farms. Olde Time Christmas Parade and much more. Links and Lake Club One Trillium Center • Cashiers, NC 28717 For more information on the surrounding communities contact the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce at www.trilliumnc.com (828) 743-5191 or log onto www.cashiersareachamber.com. Toll Free: 888.464.3800 • Office: 828.743.6161 Hiking

are dangerous and not clearly marked, so it is very important to use a map and stay on the main trails. This strenuous hike is well worth the trip but is not Fishing, camping and are permitted. showcasesappropriate a for variety beginners. of trees, flowers and berries. Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 and Highway 64 in Cashiers, take Highway 64 East and Highway 64 in Cashiers, drive 7.3 miles west for 2 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Creek Road and on Highway 64. Turn onto Buck Creek Road and go continue for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Breedlove 2.3 miles to Cole Gap, passing Chestnut Hill on the Road and drive 3.4 miles to the parking area. right. Look for a steep path on the right with a small wooden sign and steps leading to the . Parking is Whiteside Mountain Trail on the left in the gravel.

Whiteside Mountain Length and Difficulty: 2 miles,rises moderate to an elevation of 4,930 feet and is about 400 million years old. The mountain's distinctive rock faces look like sheets of blue- gray ice. A popular short hike, Whiteside Mountain Trail is a loop that runs across the WhereHome sites from lessFamilies than $100,000 and homes fromBelong the $300's tops of these 750-foot cliffs and offers many outstanding views to the east, south and west. Rare Peregrine falcons and

home on this stunning mountain. Notice: This is information only. To ensure an many varieties of colorful wildflowers make their enjoyable hike, we strongly recommend you contact Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 the US Forest Service at (828) 526-3765 or visit their and Highway 64 in Cashiers, drive 4.7 miles west on office. They have additional information, maps and Highway 64, and turn left on Whiteside Mountain Road brochures. Please use caution; although these trails, at the brown Whiteside Mountain Trail sign. Continue waterfalls, and scenic areas are beautiful to see, they for 1.1 miles, passing Wildcat Cliffs Country Club on the can be very dangerous. right, and turn into the gravel parking area. Please follow these basic rules when hiking: Yellow Mountain Trail • Stay on the marked trail; avoid shortcuts Trillium has all the amenities you’d expect from a At 5,127 feet above sea level, Yellow Mountain is one • Stay behind guard rails and heed all caution signs private club—an award-winning 18-hole golf course, a Length and Difficulty: 9.6 miles, difficult A PRIVATE LINKS & LAKE COMMUNITY fitness center, pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, of the highest mountains in the Highlands Ranger • Do not climb on boulders Where Families Belong lake front amenities, children’s activities and world District. Yellow Mountain Trail takes you to the top, • Tread carefully to avoid stepping on plants and flowers; class dining. We are situated on pristine Lake Glenville where you will enjoy an unbelievable 360-degree leave them as you found them for others to enjoy Trillium Land and Realty Company, LLC in the midst of the breathtaking . view from the Yellow Mountain Fire Tower. The • Dispose of garbage properly Brenda Beye, Broker in Charge / Owner Civilian Conservation Corps and the US Forest [email protected] But don’t be surprised if the thing you enjoy most at Trillium • Keep dogs on leashes www.discovertrillium.com 1990's, the tower was revitalized and in 1992 was is the one thing you brought with you...your family. • Do not drink or carry alcoholic beverages; it is illegal 828.743.6161 • cell: 828.507.1227 Servicerecognized built as thea National fire tower Historic in 1934;Lookout. in theThe early trail 11 Hiking Table Of Contents

Chattooga Narrows Trail is a portion of the longer Historical Sites 4 Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 and Highwaymore difficult 64 in ChattoogaCashiers, travel Trail. south on Highway Local Services 107 for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Whiteside Cove 5 Road and drive 6.8 miles to the Jackson/Macon Fly Fishing Trail county line. Look for the Highlands Fire District sign, and park on the left. 5 Waterfall Country Ellicott’s Rock Trail Offers many short or long hikes to spectacular 6 - 7 vistas,Length such and Difficulty:as Scaly Mt., 1.5 Jones miles, Knob, moderate and Whiterock Take the Ellicott Wilderness Trail to the Chattooga Outdoor Adventure Mountain. This national recreation trail runs across Length and Difficulty: 7 miles each (round trip), moderate the mountains of , and North River and “Ellicott’s Rock.” This area covers over 8 - 9 Carolina. It stretches nearly 80 miles from Highlands 9,000 acres entering parts of N.C., S.C. and GA. We Day Trip Adventures to Cheoah Bald, east of Robbinsville. Blazed in yellow recommend this trail to more experienced hikers. in Nantahala National Forest, the trail is named When the river is in view, you’ll notice a narrow 9 after William Bartram, a naturalist who roamed the trail that goes off to the left and steeply down the Hiking the Mountains Southern woods in 1775. gorge, AVOID this trail, especially if you have smaller children. Allow for plenty of exploring time once you 10 - 11 Directions: Take Hwy. 106, 5.7miles to the Osaga arrive at the river and it’s West bank. This Our Communities Mtn. Vista, park at the overlook. The trail starts 12 across the road, the length is 1.5 miles each way you may want to pack some river offers great trout fishing, so a climb, the trail levels off and comes to an you, as well as some river andintersection. the climb The is Bartram over 1000 with feet.yellow After blazes, quite fishingshoes, picnic equipment lunch withand njoy all Cashiers has to offer throughout continues up to Scaly summit. The spur trail towels/change of clothes. the year from its majestic scenery, to its on right with blue blazes leads to trailhead at Hickory Knut Gap. Directions: From main intersection of U.S. Hwy- E Chattooga Loop Trail 64/ N.C. Hwy-28 in Highlands, activities worldand much class restaurants,more. Cashiers’ fine shopping,beauty is NC drive through main street until aoutdoor gift of natureadventure, and golf,is awaiting fishing, yourboating, discovery. family Nature is your backdrop and there is always Take a leisurely walk through the woods and thenLength along and Difficulty:the Chattooga 2 miles, River. easy This hike features something new to discover. theuntil road you turns come into to Horsea fork Covein the Road road (just at pasta Brown Mtn. beautiful views of rock formations from the Bull Pen Freshmileage Grocery sign. Take on yourthe Right Right). onto Drive “Bull for Pen 4.5 Rd.” miles for Bridge, known as "The Iron Bridge". This is a great From Area Airports 2 miles to the entrance to spot to take photographs. The Chattooga Loop Trail and the trailhead. is a very short portion of the longer Chattooga Trail. From Asheville Regional Airport: Approximate Driving Distance: 47 miles Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 Panthertown Valley Loop and Highway 64 in Cashiers, travel south on Highway From Greenville-Spartanburg Int'l Airport: 107 for 7 miles. Turn right onto Bull Pen Road and Nicknamed the "Yosemite of the East", Panthertown Approximate Driving Distance: 80 miles Length and Difficulty: 5.6 miles, moderate drive 5.4 miles to the Bull Pen Bridge. The trailhead Valley is a hiker's dream. Tucked away in Nantahala From Knoxville McGhee Typson Airport: is on the right, on the far side of the bridge. National Forest, it covers 6,700 acres and features Approximate Driving Distance: 127 miles incredible granite domes and cliffs, major waterfalls, Chattooga Narrows Trail numerous creeks, endangered plant species and rare high altitude bogs. Breathtaking views from the cliffs Approximate Driving Distance: 149 miles Also known as the Chattooga Cliffs Trail, the From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int'l Airport: Length and Difficulty: 2.9 miles, moderate 10 overlook the entire valley floor. Some of the trails Outdoor Adventure Cont. Historic Local Sites Day Trip Adventures

CAMP MERRIE-WOODE Grimshawes Historic Post Office has become THE preferred rafting company for over 35 Andy’s Trout Farm years. These river trips become magical moments in Bettys Creek Rd, Dillard, GA Founded in 1919, Camp Merrie-Woode When you are in Highlands or Cashiers and you was directed for nearly thirty years are looking for a historic site to visit with eagerly anticipating your next trip. by Mabel Day. Dammie, as she was your family, consider Grimshawes Post your vacation and you’ll find yourself rejuvenated and (706) 746-2550Arboretum | www.andystroutfarm.com known by campers, was born of Southeastern Expeditions 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC British parents and established and in its day was 7350 Hwy 76E, Clatyon, GA old English traditions at Merrie- Office.the smallest This antique post structure still stands Woode. “I knew I wanted an (828) 665-2492The | www.ncarboretum.orgBascom The oldest rafting company in 323 Franklin Rd., Highlands, NC imaginative and meaningful name,” It was operational from (800) 868-7238 | www.southeasternexpeditions.com Dammie wrote, “and one night the way officeback inin the 1903 country. and the southeast, Southeastern name came so clearly to me – Merrie- functioned for 50 years until Expeditions opened its doors in (828) 526-4949Biltmore | www.thebascom.org House Woode…for it is a merry wood and campers will always 1953. There is easy access 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC make it so.” Dammie’s legacy of honor and appreciation just off of Whiteside Cove from Warner Brothers following Road. Simply pull off onto the 1972 with equipment purchased beauty of God’s world was emphasized in activities shoulder and take pictures and . Two years later (800)Flat 411-3812 Rock | www.biltmore.comPlayhouse ofwhich simple taught living the importance and acquiring of a life “eyes of service. that see” the look at the small structure. thein 1974, filming the Chattooga of the movieRiver 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC was designated by Congress Camp Merrie wood is located at: 100 Merrie-Woode as one of America’s “Wild and Road, Sapphire, NC 28774. For more information Gem and Mineral Museum Scenic” rivers. With spectacular falls and an abundance (828) 693-0731 | www.flatrockplayhouse.org on the history of Camp Merrie-Woode, please visit 25 Phillips Street, Franklin, NC The Tolbert family enjoyed and cared for the house of wildlife, the Chattooga is one of the top destinations for through most of the twentieth century until its adventurers and thrill seekers. Southeastern Expeditions offers whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking trips on Harrah’s(828) 369-7831 | www.fgmm.org Casino Zachary-Tolberttheir website or call (828) House 743-3300. Historical Society. The the in and South 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC purchase and subsequenthouse donation is nowto the listed Cashiers on Carolina. The Chattooga provides miles of Class II to Class V The Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers, National Register of North Carolina is a rare example of Historic Places. dropping” risk takers. With the Sumter and Chattahoochee (828)Highlands 497-7777 | www.harrahscherokee.com Nature Center vernacular Greek Revival style architecture 930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, NC in the North Carolina mountains. In addition to viewing the whitewaterNational Forests rafting surrounding for both the the first river, time we rafters guarantee and “ledge that Remaining virtually unaltered for 150 eight-room house, visitors your Chattooga whitewater rafting experience will be are encouraged to walk packed with beauty and excitement! years, the house serves as a monument to (828)Highlands 526-2623 | www.wcu.edu/hbs Playhouse the pioneer settlers of Cashiers Valley. the trails which may date 362 Oak Street, Highlands, NC back to prehistoric times, Whitewater Equestrian Center Mordecai Zachary, the son of local see the two springs on the 6420 Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC pioneer Colonel John Zachary, started property, and view the (828)Martin-Lipscomb 526-2695 | www.highlandsplayhouse.org Performing clearing land for the house in 1842 and Arts Center archaeology exhibits. If you’re looking for an exciting adventure on horseback, presented the completed house as a (828) 966-9646 | www.funhorsebackriding.com 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC wedding gift to his new bride, Elvira Keener, in 1852. The Zachary-Tolbert you. Imagine becoming one with nature as you and your The couple raised their family of twelve children in House is open for tours from 11 am - 3 pm Friday horse leisurely make your way through a variety of trails Oconaluftee Indian Village the home during the next twenty-one years. and Saturday, mid-May through mid-October. Group the WhiteWater Equestrian Center offers a treat for (828) 526-9047 | www.highlandspac.org tours may be scheduled in advance for any day of the nearby. They also feature gem mining. 218 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC The three families that followed used the house week. Trained guides conduct tours of the house and only as a summer dwelling, never adding electricity, grounds. Also available are special interest tours on (828)Smoky 497-2111 Mountain | www.cherokee-nc.com Railroad plumbing, central heat, or paint to the interior walls. a wide range of topics including plain-style furniture, 226 Everett St, Bryson City, NC The plain-style furniture crafted by Mordecai was sold with the house and remains on display today. Through the years each resident family left messages The Zachary-Tolbert House is located on NC 107, the Civil War, and the graffiti on the walls of the house. Smoky(800) Mountain 872-4681 | www.gsmr.comCenter for the approximately 2 miles south of the intersection of Performing Arts birthdays, visitors, and secrets yet to be deciphered. US 64 in Cashiers, NC. Please visit their website or call 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC (graffiti) on the walls, denoting business transactions, 4 (828) 743-7710. (828) 524-1598 | www.greatmountainmusic.com Outdoor Adventure Local Services WNC Fly Fishing Trail

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Silver Run Falls visitors to walk behind the falls and remain dry when Located just outside of rainbow. cannonball into one of the potholes or just wade in the Cashiers on Highway stream may nearly dry up, though visitors will get wet Directionssun is in the: Inside right ofposition, Gorges Stateyou can Park. frequently From Cashiers see a thepool water below is the quite rock. cool. You can slide down the rock, the waterflow is low. During periods of drought, the 107, Silver Run Falls Directions: From the intersection of NC 107 and US is a 20-foot cascade Directions: Located on the side of U.S. Highway 64 2.3 on 281 for about 1 mile. Forest Service Horse pasture 64 in Cashiers, follow NC 107 south for 1.9 miles to of water that's easily if the waterflow is moderate or high. driveRiver/Rainbow East on 64 Fallsfor about sign 10.5on left. miles, Parking turn right on Right. (South) Go Whiteside Cove Road. Turn right onto Whiteside Cove down trail for approximately 1 mile until intersects a Road and follow it 2.8 miles to the bridge over the 200 yard trail. Because miles (3.7 km) north of Highlands, North Carolina. trail that parallels the river of Turtleback Falls, go left Chattooga. Park and follow a short trail to the river. accessibleof its easy accessibility, via a flat, Trafficthe water on Hwyfall conditions 64 used to during be directed the winter behind months the falls. to along trail to view from the bottom. Continue 1/4 mile Silver Run Falls is a However,the road you traffic travel has today. since been re-routed because of to Rainbow Falls. If coming from Whitewater Falls, exit Toxaway Falls favorite with locals and tourists alike. parking area to R. Continue on NC 281 for 7.5 miles to Take Highway 64 East 15.5 Dry Falls park entrance. Directions: From the crossroads of Highways 107 and miles. The highway crosses 64 in Cashiers, take 107 South approx. 4.3 mi. to gravel Turtleback Falls the top of the falls 123 feet parking area on your left. A brown forest service sign through just below Toxaway . The marks the area as Silver Run Falls. Follow the short Drythe Nantahala Falls flows National on the Also sometimes trail, crossing a small foot bridge to the falls. Forest. It is part of a called Umbrella series of waterfalls Falls, Turtleback areaEasily was visible named from Toxaway the road. (Red Whitewater Falls Falls is located on Bird) by the Cherokee Indians. Glen Falls Right at the border between stretch of the river that the Horsepasture North Carolina and South oneventually a 8.7-mile ends (14 withkm) River and is This amazing waterfall setting Carolina on Highway 281 is accessible via a near Highlands is a 2.5-mile Upper Whitewater Falls, part of a bluff that allows visitors to walk up under the falls hiking trail that round-trip hike. Plus, you get cluster of falls on the Whitewater . Dry Falls flows over an overhanging begins in off Highway 281. The river two beautiful waterfalls for River which travels the one. Located just a few miles intersection of North Carolina, andhigh. remain The falls relatively has been dry called when Dry the Falls waterflow for a long is time, low, dropping into a large, deep pool at the base of the falls. from downtown Highlands, South Carolina and Georgia. At hencebut has its also name. gone Visitors by a few will other get wetnames, if the including waterflow High is flowsThe rock over itself a large, is similar sloping in slab shape of rockto a beforeturtle's finally shell, Glen Falls is on the east fork of 411 ft., it is the highest falls in Falls, Pitcher Falls, and Cullasaja Falls. giving the falls its name. The same trail in Gorges State Eastern America. Directions: From Cashiers, take Highway 64 East. You Park also gives access to Rainbow Falls. Blue Valley area in Nantahala will also come to Bridal Veil Falls and can pull over to Directions: From Cashiers drive East on 64 for about OverflowNational Forest. Creek inThe the hike scenic is Directions: From Cashiers, take experience it along the way. A brown and white forest down hill from the parking U.S. 64 east, 10 mi. to “Whitewater Road.” Falls are service sign for Dry Falls marks the point and you'll mile. Forest Service Horse pasture River/Rainbow located 10 mi. south on Whitewater Rd., near the NC- turn right into the parking area. 10.5Falls miles,sign on turn left. right Parking (South) on Right. on 281 Go fordown about trail 1 SC state line. Drift, Horsepasture and Rainbow Falls are for approximately 1 mile until intersects a trail that lot,climb so is it’s not quite too steep. a climb As youto return descend, (about you will400 reachfeet in a also accessible from Whitewater Rd. Whitewater Falls Rainbow Falls parallels the river of Turtleback Falls, go left along elevationbreathtaking change). view Therefrom the are top a few of Glen switchbacks, Falls. Continue so the can also be reached from N.C. 107, south of Cashiers. Located along the trail to view from the bottom. Continue 1/4 mile to down hill to the upper section of the waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls on Rainbow Falls. If coming from Whitewater Falls, exit dropping about 70 feet. There is plenty of room to parking area to R. Continue on NC 281 for 7.5 miles to relax on the rocks at the base of the falls. Continue Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot land, Rainbow Falls is park entrance. about 1/3 mile to the middle section of the falls that one of two waterfalls drop 60 feet, with water stair-stepping down a wide the Nantahala National Forest, Cashiers rock face. (20.1northwest m) waterfall of Highlands, located North in A natural waterslide, created Directions: From U.S. Highway 64 in Highlands, go Carolina. Because a short Gorges State Park. The falls (alongget their with name Turtleback from the by the Chattooga River curve of road actually winds south on Hwy 106 about 1.7 miles and look for the Falls) that is accessible via a moderate hiking trail in gliding over a 10 foot high sign to Glen Falls Scenic area on the left. The gravel its way behind the falls, it's the only waterfall in the state Because the rock face isn't completely vertical, the rock face with a few large under which you can drive a car. largewater volumeleaps many of waterfeet out that from normally the rock flows and falls over into it. potholes, Cashiers Sliding the right after you take the left. The road dead ends a huge pool of water at its base. Wind and mist travel Rock is a popular local spot roadinto the to theparking Falls area (SR in1618) about veers a mile. off immediately to River, passing over the overhanging bluff that allows up the hillside that sits opposite the falls and, if the during the summer because Bridal Veil Falls flows on a of the Cullasaja 6 7