2 km away
Ravenel Park
One of the best hikes to enjoy the sunrise or sunset near Highlands.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 72 m
- Descent
- 72 m
Dixon Woods
A quiet trail network near Highlands with a small pond and tons of wildflowers to explore.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 717 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 7 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 0˚
One of the flattest properties conserved by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Dixon Woods Park is home to a small network of trails just minutes from downtown Highlands. Discover a wide variety of wildflowers and other flora, or bring a book and relax along the peaceful pond near the trailhead.
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Description
All together, Dixon Woods contains about 1.7 miles of trail blazed in white, green, orange, blue and red trails. The first three form loops, while the latter two allow access to other areas of the preserve. Feel free to explore a little during your visit, and don't worry too much about getting lost as you're never too far from the trailhead.
From downtown Highlands, NC, follow Main Street towards Mountain Fresh Grocery. Continue straight on Horse Cove Road, passing the Highlands Biological Station and Ravenel Park. After about 0.8 miles, take a sharp left onto Bowery Road. About 1.3 miles up, there is a small, signed gravel parking area on the right.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 36 m
- Descent
- 36 m
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Whiteside Mountain
A classic hike between Highlands and Cashiers with far-reaching views over NC, SC, and GA.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 156 m
- Descent
- 156 m
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Dry Falls
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Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 368 m
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 11 m
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Picklesimer Rock House Falls
A stunning waterfall in Blue Valley with a massive rock "house" you can explore behind the falls.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 49 m
- Descent
- 49 m
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Silver Run Falls
A short, family-friendly waterfall hike less than 10 minutes from Cashiers.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 353 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 10 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Hiking
5 Short Waterfall Hikes on the Cashiers/Highlands Plateau
10 routes · Hiking
10 Southern Appalachian Waterfalls You’ve Never Heard Of
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