Bambi’s Forrest
Lake Toxaway Resort
Greystone Lane
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
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.
This short hike loops around a small stream and pond that is located in the Lake Toxaway Resort near Cashiers, N.C. The stream runs through a thick forest with hardwoods and rhododendrons and cascades over a small waterfall in the middle of the forest. The trail is located on private property and you must have the permission of the owners to explore it. They have done an impressive job (and have undoubtedly invested countless man hours) building backcountry treehouses, swings, hot tubs, and hillside decks. It is truly an experience to wander through this forest but make sure you get permission first.
- click for photos from this hike at the Lake Toxaway Resort: November 27, 2019 (password required)
- click for a trip report from our hike in Bambi’s Forest: November 27, 2019 (password required)
- click to purchase the Nantahala and Cullasaja Gorges Trails Illustrated map for this area
- click for a terrain map of this walk through Bambi’s Forrest (password required)
- click for a topographical map of this hike near Cashiers, North Carolina (password required)
- click for hikes in Bambi’s Forrest in September 2010, November 2011, January 2017, and November 2019
- click for winter hikes in the nearby Schoolhouse Falls in November 2011, February 2018, January 2022, and February 2023
- click for summer hikes to Schoolhouse Falls from Cold Mountain Gap in August 2010 and September 2011
- click to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this area
- click for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books