Outdoor Recreation
Sapphire, Cashiers, and Highlands cover much of the western North Carolina area that contains over 200 waterfalls, and it's why we are known as the "Land of Waterfalls"! It is famous not only for the many waterfalls, but also the incredible hiking ranging anywhere from easy to expert level, boasting vistas that will take your breath away and cool forests that are inviting and magical. This page is always under development because we are constantly uncovering new waterfalls in the area, so check back from time to time!
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Boating
Lake Glenville is just a few miles north of Cashiers along NC Highway 107. With 26 miles of shoreline, Lake Glenville is the highest in elevation east of the Mississippi (mean sea level is 3,500 feet). It's a great place for fishing and boating, as well as tubing and skiing. Find a beach across from the High Falls trailhead. Boat rentals on Lake Glenville are either at Lakeshore Marina or Signal Ridge Marina, and their contact info is as follows:
Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107, Glenville, NC 28736
828-743-2143
Water Sports
If you're looking for kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boating, stand-up paddle-boarding, or sailing, Lake Fairfield is a gorgeous secluded lake in Sapphire where no motorized boats are permitted in order to keep the tranquil feel of the area. With your amenities while staying in our home, you have access to these services.
Their contact info is as follows:
828-743-1182
Fishing
Two official National Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Horsepasture and Chattooga on the Fly Fishing Trail. Otherwise, you can fish anywhere around Cashiers and Sapphire!
Golf
There are so many golf courses in the Cashiers area, many of them private. For public courses, we recommend Red Bird Golf in Sapphire Valley, or High Hampton in Cashiers.
Train Excursions
Nothing but the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Take a steam engine train on a tour of the North Carolina Mountains for an afternoon and experience beautiful views of our surrounding areas. Their contact info is as follows:
www.gsmr.com
800-872-4681