Gorges State Park spans 1,500 acres of rugged terrain, featuring stunning waterfalls, deep gorges, and diverse wildlife. With hiking trails, fishing, and camping opportunities, it's a prime destination for outdoor adventure and nature exploration in Western North Carolina.

This park, located in the Blue Ridge Escarpment, is a temperate rainforest and home to extraordinary biodiversity. The park features 26 waterfalls, the northern boundary of Lake Jocassee, and contains a portion of the 70-mile Foothills Trail.

The Grassy Ridge Visitors Center is located at 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774. It offers parking, maps and literature, p...

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976 Grassy Ridge Rd., Sapphire, NC, 28774
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