Paint rock hot springs

Located on the scenic Appalachian Trail, Paint Rock holds one of the most interesting bits of folklore in Western North Carolina. Legend has it that men who camped near the area reported waking to the sound of singing. After being lured in by the beautiful song, the men found themselves looking at a beautiful Cherokee woman in the reflection of nearby waters. But when the men tried to reach for the woman, they were pulled into the water and drowned by an unknown creature.