Gorges State Park is a state park located in the southwestern part of North Carolina. The park covers an area of about 7,709 acres and is known for its rugged beauty, waterfalls (and access to waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest), and diverse ecosystems. Gorges State Park has a network of hiking trails that allow visitors to explore the park’s diverse landscapes. Trails vary in difficulty, offering options for both novice and experienced hikers. Some trails lead to viewpoints overlooking the waterfalls, providing breathtaking scenery. We recommend checking out the Gorges State Park map before choosing a trail to better understand the trail’s difficulty (we can attest that the Rainbow Falls trail is strenuous). The park provides trail access to the Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls, which are a part of the Pisgah National Forest.
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@thesociableadventurer The westernmost state park in North Carolina is the beautiful Gorges State Park. The Park highlights beautiful plunging waterfalls, river gorges, and extraordinary biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy activities from backpacking, horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, and more. Gorges State Park's claim to fame is its 26 gorgeous waterfalls, like the ones in our videos. Visitors travel from afar to get the chance to swim and hike the area. This video highlights the visitor center along with the trails to Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. @Visit NC @DiscoverTheCarolinas @Year of the Trail @North Carolina State Parks #ExploreLocal #ExploreNC #VisitNC #myNC #CelebratingNC #BestOfTheTarheelState #discoverthecarolinas #DiscoverCarolinas #NC #NorthCarolina #whereWNCbegins #WNC #WesternNC #WesternNorthCarolina #YearOfTheTrail #NCTrails #NCYearOfTheTrail #NCYOTT #GreatTrailsNC #HikeNC #SwimNC #NCWaterfalls #NCstateparks #StateParks #Waterfall #GorgesStatePark #SapphireNC #TransylvaniaCountyNC ♬ Summer Feelings (feat. Charlie Puth) – Lennon Stella
The Gorges State Park covers an area of about 7,709 acres and is known for its rugged beauty, waterfalls (and access to waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest), and diverse ecosystems.#SapphireNC #TransylvaniaCountyNC #VisitNC #NC #NorthCarolina #TheSociableAdventurer pic.twitter.com/l0zbpmydfG
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