In North Carolina, near Brevard a
sliding rock waterfall attracted thousands of visitors to take a slide all the
way down the waterfall into plunge pool. Sliding Rock is a small slide type
waterfall on looking glass creek. Sliding Glass Rock has a gentle slope of 60
ft long ending in an 8’ big deep pool at the bottom. On average, 11,000 gallons
of water per minute power this natural wonder. People and families have
been coming to Sliding Rock NC for some summertime water fun in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Sliding Glass Rock is one of most
visited place in Pisgah National Forest. The crystal clear water is very cold but
refreshing and popular for cooling off in the summer. The Sliding Glass Rock
has long been used as a natural water slide for adventurous lovers. The two fun
viewing platforms steps down to the pool and railing to support climb the rocks
on the left side before sliding down. Tourists are allowed to take sliding down
in a sitting position only. This is a heavily used recreation area which often
fills to capacity. The best time to come in early in order to avoid rush which
take place 12noon till 4pm.
No floatation devices like tubes,
floaties or noodles are allowed. Only life jackets are permitted. The Sliding
Glass Rock recreation area may close due to heavy rainfall, lighting is
detected, and higher water levels. The area has been developed by the United States
Forest Service into a famous recreation area. Moreover, parking is well available
in a large lot above the rock and beside U.S. Highway 276. A restroom and
changing room facility is available and a lifeguard is periodically on duty
especially during summer weekends. You can slide during offseason times, but
the water is colder than usual and there are no lifeguards or staff on duty.
In case if you are afraid of sliding down then there
are a number of observation areas and decks with benches and seats, where you
can relax and watch people sliding. Because
watching the children and people having a nice time to a great way to relax. If
Sliding Rock is too busy, then it is recommended to take a quick drive over to
Looking Glass Falls, which has a large swimmable basin at the bottom. Source: Charismatic Planet
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