Jump Off Rock, located at the end of Laurel Park Highway in Laurel Park, NC, is a scenic overlook which provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Jump Off Rock also holds an Indian legend that has been passed down for many years. Over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian Chief fell in love with a fair Indian maiden. They often met on top of the rock ledge overlooking the valley below. When the young Chief was called to war, the maiden promised him that she would wait for his return from they favorite rock ledge. When the maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off, tribal hunters found her broken body below. Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock.
JUMP OFF ROCK
It's a very nice little park
There are a couple of nice hiking trails near the Rock
Very nice panoramic views, especially on a picture-
perfect day like today!
There are beautiful homes all along the highway up to Jump Off Rock
Nice decorations!
More spectacular colors!
