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Located in the Pisgah National Forest, Sliding Rock is a 60-foot-tall natural rock water slide.

Depending on the time of year, the pool at the bottom of the slide is 6-7 feet deep and between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pay parking is available, and there is a small admission fee. There are two observation decks.

The slide is open from the end of May until Labor Day, and lifeguards are on duty during certain hours.

This attraction can be very crowded and sometimes fills up. Parking along the roadside is prohibited.

US-276, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, Phone: 828-877-3265

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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