Name: Cliffside Lake
Rating: 2

Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Lakes

United States

North Carolina

Macon County

Cliffside Lake

Discover

Places to see

Lakes

United States

North Carolina

Macon County

Cliffside Lake

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nantahala National Forest

Save

Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Cliffside Lake

5.0

(1)

hikers

1. Ranger Falls loop — Nantahala National Forest

5.60km

01:43

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

2. Cliffside Lake & Vista Trail loop — Nantahala National Forest

3.26km

01:11

120m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

maniboyflex

October 23, 2023

Cliffside Lake has a day use area with covered picnic shelters (that must be reserved), a gazebo, a bathroom with cold shower, and it is possible to fish in the lake. There is a fee per vehicle of $5. From the lake you can take the trail to Range Falls or Vista Trail. For more information access: fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48650

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,040 m

Weather

Today

Friday 19 September

24°C

14°C

31 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States

Cliffside Lake

1. Ranger Falls loop — Nantahala National Forest

2. Cliffside Lake & Vista Trail loop — Nantahala National Forest

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️