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"Sunset from Jump Off Rock" by
Mark Geistweite
Legend has it that
more than 300 years ago a young Indian maiden leapt from this rock to her death
when she learned that her lover, a Cherokee chief, had been killed in battle.
Indian lore to this day maintains that on some moonlit nights the ghost of the
heartbroken maiden can be seen on the rock. Views from the rock during daylight
hours are breathtaking of the valleys below. The rock itself is surrounded by
landscaped grounds.
Location: Laurel Park section of
Hendersonville, NC
Address: End of Laurel Park Hwy., Hendersonville NC 28792
Fees: None
Tips: Great views anytime but spectacular at sunset. Good spot for a picnic.
Directions: Located a few miles west of Hendersonville, via 5th Ave. West, at
the very end of Laurel Park Highway.
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