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Stairstep Falls
Sapphire, NC
Directions: To get to this series of waterfalls, drive east from Cashiers on US 64 for 16.5 miles to Gorges State Park. Turn into the park and drive for .95 miles to the Visitor Center. Turn left and travel for .8 mile to the Grassy Ridge Parking Area. It’s just a half mile round-trip detour to see this multi-tier waterfall. Waterfall GPS N35.08554 W-8295614.
Difficulty: Stairstep Falls is easy to get to, which makes its status as an unknown quantity somewhat puzzling.
Recreation
Whether you want to tackle a mountain or sit by a stream, you’ll find just what you’re looking for here. This is a premier golf destination, but there’s so much more available. There are streams to fish, public pools and tennis courts to enjoy and playgrounds, too. Winter sports include ice skating, skiing, tubing and hiking.
