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The Best Backpacking in Pisgah Forest

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Top backpacking spots in and near Pisgah Forest

  • Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

    Brevard to Asheville

    42.25 mi / 8048 ft gain
    Brevard to Asheville is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Camp at Davidson River Campground in the Pisgah National Forest

    4.5
    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...
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Art Loeb Trail

    4.8
    30.07 mi / 7467 ft gain
    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...
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  • Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

    Black Mountain to Pink Beds and Buckwheat Knob

    24.87 mi / 5397 ft gain
    Black Mountain to Pink Beds and Buckwheat Knob is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
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  • Greenville County, South Carolina

    Jones Gap and Coldspring Branch to Bill Kimball Trail

    9.05 mi / 1913 ft gain
    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.
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  • Greenville County, South Carolina

    Hike the Pinnacle Pass/Rim of the Gap Loop

    11.5 mi / 2345 ft gain
    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...
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  • Greenville County, South Carolina

    Hike to Rainbow Falls and Pretty Place

    5.0
    5.96 mi / 1844 ft gain
    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...
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  • Greenville County, South Carolina

    Jones Gap Loop Trail

    10.3 mi / 2215 ft gain
    Jones Gap Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South Carolina.
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  • Horse Shoe, North Carolina

    Mullinax Trail, Squirrel Gap, Bradley Creek and Laurel Creek Trail

    12.45 mi / 2290 ft gain
    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.
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  • Cleveland, South Carolina

    Rim of the Gap Trail to Jones Gap Trail

    12.45 mi / 3478 ft gain
    Rim of the Gap Trail to Jones Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Looking Glass Rock

    4.5
    5.43 mi / 1572 ft gain
    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...
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Butter Gap to Art Loeb to Davidson River Trail Loop

    11.52 mi / 1906 ft gain
    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.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Pilot Mountain and Sassafras Knob Loop

    6.89 mi / 2156 ft gain
    Pilot Mountain and Sassafras Knob Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Balsam Grove, North Carolina.
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  • Canton, North Carolina

    Skinny Dip Falls

    4.8
    1.03 mi / 148 ft gain
    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...
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  • Canton, North Carolina

    Graveyard Fields-Black Balsam Knob Circuit

    4.4
    9.83 mi / 1522 ft gain
    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...
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  • Sunset, South Carolina

    Sassafras Mountain to Pinnacle Lake

    9.38 mi / 1073 ft gain
    Sassafras Mountain to Pinnacle Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sunset, South Carolina.
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