Alligator Rock takeout

The first large pull off on N.C. 215 as you are heading up the gorge. You will know when you are getting close when you see the road on the left and a cliff where locals have been dumping garbage for decades. If you ever see anyone dumping garbage, get the license plate and report it to the U.S. Forest Service and to the Streamkeeper. The takeout is named for the jaws-shaped rocks hanging out over the highway just downstream. There is even better parking just bit downstream at the welcome to Pisgah National Forest sign.