Cliffside Lake & Van Hook Glade
Nearby Trails
Explore Trails Around Highalnds
Van Hook Glade Campground & Cliffside Lake Recreation Area provides a convenient start for exploring hiking opportunities throughout Highlands, Pisgah National Forest, and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nearby Trails Worth Adding to Your Visit
Note: Nearby trails are provided for informational purposes only and are not managed or maintained by FIND Outdoors. Trail and road conditions in the surrounding mountains can change because of weather, maintenance, storm recovery, or temporary closures. Always check current information from the managing agency before traveling to another trailhead.
Dry Falls
Length: .3 mile round trip walk
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Includes a paved path and stairs
Trailhead Location: Off U.S. Highway 64
Estimated Time: 15-30 minutes
The path curves on a recessed cliff directly behind a waterfall!
Jones Gap to Jones Knob
Length: 4.7 mile out and back
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Natural high-elevation forest trail
Trailhead Location: Jones Gap Road Parking Area
Estimated Time: 2.5 – 3 hours
A short 0.3-mile blue-blazed spur takes you to the top of Jones Know, while the main yellow-blazed Bartram Trail continues to Whiterock Mountain.
Bridal Veil Falls
Length: 0
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: None
Trailhead Location: Along US Highway 64 West
Estimated Time: None
This is a roadside waterfall that requires no hike to view.