📜 Natural 60-foot rock waterslide in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.🔍 Ends in an 8-foot deep natural pool, fueled by 11,000 gallons of water per minute. # Why Go🌊 Exhilarating natural thrill ride🏞️ Beautiful forest setting👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family-friendly outdoor recreation and swimming👀 Observation platforms available📸 Excellent scenic views and photo opportunities # Why Avoid🥶 Water is quite cold, even in summer🚶‍♀️ Often crowded, expect waiting lines⛈️ Closed during high water or thunderstorms⚠️ Rocks are slippery from mist and algae – use extreme caution🚫 Never play in the stream above a waterfall – it's dangerous # Tips🩱 Bring a towel, water shoes, and swim shorts.🏊 Know how to swim; pool is 8 feet deep.👨‍👩‍👧 Children younger than 7 must slide with an adult. # Cost💰 $5 per person, ages 2 and under free. # Hours🕒 Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day. # Getting There🅿️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot, but fills up during peak use.🚶 Short, easy paved walk from the parking lot to the observation platform. # Toilets🚻 Restrooms available when staffed, including accessible and seasonal options. # Prohibited🚫 Picnicking, glass containers, alcoholic beverages.🐾 Pets allowed on leash, but cannot slide.🛟 Only lifejackets allowed as flotation devices. # Managed By🌳 Pisgah National Forest🏛️ Information provided by U.S. National Park Service (NPS)