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Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
Canton, North Carolina
76.84 mi
/ 8602 ft gain
Forest Heritage Scenic Byway is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Brevard, North Carolina.
Hot Springs Motorcycle Ride
Waynesville, North Carolina
38.01 mi
/ 4583 ft gain
Hot Springs Motorcycle Ride is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Waynesville, North Carolina.
Camp at Mt. Pisgah
Canton, North Carolina
5.0
The Mt. Pisgah campground is nestled right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Canton, NC. Since it is at an elevation of 4,980 feet the campground is a perfect destination to beat the heat and humidity that the region can be known for in the summer months. Reservations and information can be found on their website, they do have 74 first-come first-served sites so reservations aren't really ne...
Thompson Ridge Trail
Canton, North Carolina
7.16 mi
/ 2313 ft gain
Thompson Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Pisgah Inn to 276
Canton, North Carolina
12.58 mi
/ 2480 ft gain
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Pisgah Inn to 276 is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
Climb Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Canton, North Carolina
4.5
1.5 mi
This is an extremely easy trail with a minimal incline. The tower, built in 1941, standing 70 feet above the summit, can be nerve wracking, even for those who aren't scared of heights. However, most feel it's worth the view. Expect to see fellow hikers. On pretty days there can be a few people waiting at the base of the tower for their chance to climb the stairs.
Trace Ridge Trail
Candler, North Carolina
8.17 mi
/ 1404 ft gain
Trace Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Horse Shoe, North Carolina.
Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail
Canton, North Carolina
9.94 mi
/ 2818 ft gain
Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Canton, North Carolina.
Lower Sidehill Trail
Asheville, North Carolina
4.91 mi
/ 1302 ft gain
Lower Sidehill Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Arden, North Carolina.
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408 Blue Ridge Parkway
Mount Pisgah Campground
Overview
Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.Recrea...
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Overview
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the ...
Arden, North Carolina
Lake Powhatan
Overview
New for 2019: Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing th...
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Wash Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Rec...
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter
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The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is the larger of two available shelters. It is adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry in America, a 6,...
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