WELCOME TO Highlands Pass
Highlands Pass is located in Franklin, NC, named one of the Best Places to Retire.
A sanctuary of upscale living, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, that offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of a truly special property.
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Leave the chaos behind

Highlands Pass is a community – a place where people can retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and live in a community surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest. Our vision is to maintain the traditions of the land and create a heritage that you can pass on from generation to generation.

Our Environment

A rich variety of natural wonders.

Forests

Highlands Pass encompasses approximately 500 acres of forested land and saddles the mountain ranges.

Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains, Fishhawk Mountains, and Rabun Bald are just a few of the majestic peaks in this area.

Rivers & Lakes

Highlands Pass is bracketed by both the Little Tennessee River and the Cullasaja River.

Hiking Trails

Surrounding us is a wonderland of natural, prehistoric, and preserved beauty. Wildlife abounds, old growth forests still exist, and rare flora is everywhere.

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Our Community

Rich in the history of our Heritage

Traditions

Nestle into the acclaimed Highlands-Cashier plateau of Western North Carolina.

Cherokee Nation

The site of Franklin was destined to become the county seat.

Boone Trail

Experience the legacy of Daniel Boone, an American frontier hero who lived in North Carolina from 1752 to 1773

Bartram Forest Trail

Section 4 of the 100-mile N.C. Bartram Trail has a gradual incline up the ridges and passes through serene forests.

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