Meadow Ridge
Lake Toxaway Resort
Greystone Lane
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
828-966-4020
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.
- click for photos from this hike at the Lake Toxaway Resort: August 9, 2020
- click for a trip report from this hike at Meadow Ridge: August 9, 2020 (password required)
- click to purchase the Nantahala and Cullasaja Gorges Trails Illustrated map for this area
- click for a trail map of Meadow Ridge Trail at Lake Toxaway
- 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