The Best Backpacking in Brevard

Pisgah National Forest, in my opinion, is one of the best national forests in the United States. Being just a short drive from Great Smokey Mountain National Park it has all the feel of being in the smokies with more to explore. Pisgah has anything you could want to see or do from tens of water...

Start at The Davidson River Campground just outside of Brevard, NC (276 Pisgah Ranger District). Have a shuttle car or a friend waiting at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout camp for the finish line. Hop on the 30.1 mile long Art Loeb Trail at the trailhead in the Davidson River Campground. Pull into th...

Brevard to Asheville is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

Black Mountain to Pink Beds and Buckwheat Knob is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

This is a really nice, moderately difficult hike along a cascading creek, up switchbacks, and through wildflower fields. A couple miles in, you'll reach a helipad that is used for rescuing injured rock climbers - Looking Glass Rock is a popular destination for world class climbing. There is a sma...

Butter Gap to Art Loeb to Davidson River Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brevard, North Carolina.

Pilot Mountain and Sassafras Knob Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Balsam Grove, North Carolina.

Park at the Looking Glass Rock Overlook. After enjoying the view of Looking Glass Rock, gear up and head to the right side of the parking area (right side if your back is to the overlook). On the opposite side of the road you'll see a mile marker and a little trail to the left of the marker. Foll...

Mullinax Trail, Squirrel Gap, Bradley Creek and Laurel Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Horse Shoe, North Carolina.

When the weather is in your favor, these treeless mountain tops will have your jaw on the floor with layers upon layers of Blue Ridge Mountains. This hike can be done in one day, but with panoramic views at multiple points, you'll want to take your time along this link of trails. This ~10-mile l...

Cold Mountain via Art Loeb and Cold Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canton, North Carolina.

Graveyard Ridge, Greasy Cove, Art Loeb Trails to Black Balsam Knob is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Canton, North Carolina.

Big East Fork and Art Loeb Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Canton, North Carolina.

Big East Fork Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Canton, North Carolina.

There are several ways to access the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, but go for the main trail head off of Hwy 276. The trail is split by the Pigeon River, providing a seemingly infinite combinations of trails and routes, keeping in mind that this area intersects often with the well known Art Lobe ...

Old Butt Knob - Big East Fork Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Canton, North Carolina.