SKINNY DIP FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA
If you head over to Nantahala National Forest, 30 miles southwest of Asheville, you’ll be greeted with a year-round, peaceful getaway, and here is where you’ll find Skinny Dip Falls.
The trailhead to the half-mile hike is tucked away, but once water lovers make their way through the woods, various old trees help navigate the swimming hole. The waterfalls consist of a three-tiered cascade with a 30ft drop and a skinny 8ft wide pool at the base.
Various heights of rocks provide a few platforms from which you can jump. Considering the summer temperatures go up to 90 degrees, the 60-degree water is a refreshing way to cool off.
And if you’re looking for a little more relaxation, you can head upstream for a more secluded place to soak in the scenery around you.
