The Best Hiking in Canton

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 fo...

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 is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

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 w...

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 is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Canton, North Carolina.

Lower Sidehill Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Arden, North Carolina.

600 Spencer Gap is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Candler, North Carolina.

Wash Creek Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Arden, North Carolina.

Greens Lick Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Asheville, 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 ...

We began this trip by camping overnight in Graveyard Fields. Those camp sites are .5 miles from the car, so we kept our food there over night. Bear activity has increased, so it's strongly advised to bring a bear canister and be wise about food storage. We woke up early the next morning made bre...

Shining Creek-Old Butt Knob Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Canton, North Carolina.

Old Butt Knob - Big East Fork Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall 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.

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