Slick Rock Falls, Waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, United States.
Slick Rock Falls is a waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, where water drops roughly 35 feet (about 11 meters) over an overhanging rock face. As it falls, the water spreads across a smooth stone surface and breaks into several smaller streams before reaching the pool below.
The waterfall took shape as water slowly wore away softer rock layers over a very long period, leaving the harder, smooth stone surface exposed. The surrounding forest became part of the national forest system in the early 20th century.
The name of the falls refers directly to the smooth, water-polished rock surface over which the water slides. Hikers often stop here mid-trail to rest and watch the water move across the stone.
The falls are inside Pisgah National Forest and are reached by following marked forest roads from Brevard to a designated parking area. The rocks near the water stay slippery even in dry weather, so shoes with a firm grip are a good idea.
A natural cave behind the falls lets visitors walk directly under the falling water and see the cascade from behind. This viewpoint is hidden from the main trail and many visitors never realize it exists.
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