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Four Gorgeous Winter Hikes

January 15, 2025

In our corner of the rippling Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Toxaway is surrounded by hundreds of miles of forests, rivers, and natural wonders that grow even more lovely in the wintertime. From high ridgelines, frost coats red spruce needles and bare limbs alike, casting the world below into a crystalline landscape. Countless destinations and hikes around The Greystone Inn put the region’s singular wintry beauty on display, particularly the ones we’ve chosen below!

 

 

Rainbow Falls 

 

Named for the rainbows frequently cast by its spray, Rainbow Falls is a 150-foot tall waterfall roughly seven miles from The Greystone in the Pisgah National Forest. Begin your hike at the Rainbow Falls and Turtleback trailhead in Gorges State Park, and make sure to take some photos at the overlook while you’re there!

 

Blackrock Mountain

 

Located in Sylva, Blackrock Mountain offers views of the expansive Panthertown Valley and all its iconic landmarks. Pack a picnic to enjoy by the sloping cliffs, while staying mindful of potential ice and enjoying a spectacular view far from the edge. Photo credit: Asheville Trails.

 

Upper Whitewater Falls

 

An 11-mile drive from Lake Toxaway, the Upper Whitewater Falls is a gorgeous, multi-tiered waterfall of 411 feet. The upper overlook is easily accessible, with a short passage leading directly from the parking lot. Dramatic and roaring, the falls cut a vertical path through the dense forest on either side before pooling in the rushing water below.

 

Black Balsam Knob

 

With breathtaking 360-degree views of the Pisgah National Forest, Black Balsam Knob is a beautiful day hike for anyone seeking adventure. All Trails features a hike for the Knob and its neighbor Tennent Mountain, totalling 4.3 miles in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area.

 

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