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The Best Hiking in Brevard

Looking for the best hiking in Brevard? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Brevard. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Brevard

  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Bracken Mountain Trail

    6.78 mi / 1503 ft gain
    Bracken Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Brevard Bike Trail

    3.83 mi / 213 ft gain
    Brevard Bike Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Estatoe Trail

    2.35 mi / 233 ft gain
    Estatoe Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

    Drive the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway

    5.0
    76 mi / 1000 ft gain
    You can drive this highway getting different views during the different seasons. Along the drive, have your camera ready for beautiful vistas, Looking Glass Falls, and many adventures along the highway. The views are especially beautiful in the autumn with the leaves changing colors. This route d...
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Art Loeb and North Slope Loop

    6.72 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Art Loeb and North Slope Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    North Slope

    3.85 mi / 696 ft gain
    North Slope is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Brevard, 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

    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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  • 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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  • Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

    Thrift Cove Loop Trail

    3.88 mi / 1030 ft gain
    Thrift Cove Loop Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • 1600 Pisgah Highway, North Carolina

    Davidson River Recreation Area Trail

    5.45 mi / 889 ft gain
    Davidson River Recreation Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Coontree Loop, Bennet Gap, and Presley Cove Trail

    7.6 mi / 2582 ft gain
    Coontree Loop, Bennet Gap, and Presley Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Coontree Loop Trail

    3.47 mi / 1102 ft gain
    Coontree Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brevard, North Carolina.
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  • Brevard, North Carolina

    Coon Tree Loop to Perry Cove Trail

    6.16 mi / 1860 ft gain
    Coon Tree Loop to Perry Cove Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Brevard, North 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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