The Best Backpacking in Pisgah Forest

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

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...

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

Jones Gap and Coldspring Branch to Bill Kimball Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Slater-Marietta, South Carolina.

The Trailhead: Located at Jones Gap State Park in Marietta, SC of northern Greenville County. Follow the trail across an iron bridge that crosses the Middle Saluda River, and be sure to register at the Ranger’s Station/Gift Shop on the far side of the gap. The trail head(s) are located directly o...

Jones Gap State Park in the Upstate of South Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the state offering a good range of moderate and challenging hiking and backpacking trails through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Jones Gap also provides superb primitive camping sites along the rocky...

Jones Gap Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South Carolina.

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.

Rim of the Gap Trail to Jones Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South 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...

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...

Sassafras Mountain to Pinnacle Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sunset, South Carolina.