Meadow Ridge

Location: Western North Carolina
Trip Starts: Meadow Ridge Parking Area
Trip Ends: Meadow Ridge Parking Area
Total Distance: 1 mile
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Trails Used: Meadow Ridge Loop Trail
Trail Traffic: Moderate
Trip Type: Day HIke
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Lake Toxaway Resort
Greystone Lane
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
828-966-4020

Highlights:

Lake Toxaway is a private resort community in western North Carolina, centered around Lake Toxaway, the largest private lake in the state. It is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known for its stunning natural beauty, luxurious accommodations, and outdoor recreation opportunities.  Lake Toxaway spans 640 acres and offers boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming. Its crystal-clear waters are a major attraction for visitors and residents.  The resort is close to some of the most scenic hiking trails in the region, including those that lead to famous waterfalls like Whitewater Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Gorges State Park.

Lake Toxaway was developed by the the Lake Toxaway Company. The man-made lake is 640 acres and flows out onto Toxaway Falls and then continues down the Toxaway River and eventually to Lake Jocassee.  Meadow Ridge is a field and mountain neighborhood within Lake Toxaway Estates. The 60-acre nature preserve has an open area with wildflowers, a playground, a pavilion, firepit, and picnic tables to enjoy the views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. A gravel hiking path circles the open area with outstanding views in all directions.

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