Another place to see the magnificent view of NC mountains, so PLEASE do not destroy the area with trash and graffiti. We would say the trails were still easy given that these were 0.1 to 0.25 miles. We visited in the spring, so we some flowers including the mountain laurel. Nature's beauty was bastardized by graffiti thanks to deplorable human beings. We heard that the people living in the upscale area across Jump of Rock think that they own the place and would sometimes harass visitors. We did not experience this and everyone we encountered during our visit was pleasant and respectable.

Jump Off Rock State Park in Hendersonville, NC is unique and has no admission fee! Located at the top of a mountain, it is accessed by winding, somewhat narrow city streets. Driving there requires attentiveness due not only to other vehicles, but the views can be quite distracting as you drive. The trails at the top are somewhat to very strenuous but to access the view from the rock simply requires good footing.

While out for a ride we went to Jump Off Rock in Laurel, North Carolina. It was a bit of a pain to get to because it took us through a residential area that had a 25 mph speed limit. We’re glad the trip through the residential area didn’t deter us. Because the view from Jump Off Rock was fabulous. I will have to return for Fall Foliage.