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Catawba Falls
Old Fort, North Carolina
4.8
2.19 mi
/ 394 ft gain
Please note, Catawba Falls is temporarily closed. You can learn more about updates at www.fs.usda.gov.
This quick and relatively easy hike is located close to Asheville, NC. If you're looking to have the trail to yourself, it can be a little tough. It's best to get there as early as possible or on a weekday if you can swing it.
As you head out on the trail, the elevation gain is very gradual,...
Heartbreak Ridge Trail
Old Fort, North Carolina
10.03 mi
/ 3248 ft gain
Heartbreak Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
Pisgah Point Lookout Trail
Old Fort, North Carolina
7.15 mi
/ 1053 ft gain
Pisgah Point Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
Kitsuma Peak (Short Route)
Old Fort, North Carolina
1.73 mi
/ 417 ft gain
Kitsuma Peak (Short Route) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
Ridgecrest to Mount Mitchell
Black Mountain, North Carolina
14.86 mi
/ 5013 ft gain
Ridgecrest to Mount Mitchell is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
Lookout Mountain and Brushy Mountain Loop
Black Mountain, North Carolina
6.27 mi
/ 1509 ft gain
Lookout Mountain and Brushy Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Montreat, North Carolina.
Rattlesnake Mountain
Black Mountain, North Carolina
2.6 mi
/ 682 ft gain
Rattlesnake Mountain is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Montreat, North Carolina.
Hike Lookout Mountain, Montreat
Montreat, North Carolina
5.0
1.1 mi
/ 623 ft gain
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains is Montreat, North Carolina. Just down the road from Asheville, it neighbors Black Mountain and doesn't disappoint for views. Montreat itself houses a plethora of hiking trails, but the cream of the crop HAS to be Lookout Mountain. After a weekend of checking out trails in the area, it remains my favorite hike, it's just that awesome!
This hike should be trea...
Rainbow Road and Lookout Trail Loop
Black Mountain, North Carolina
2.25 mi
/ 469 ft gain
Rainbow Road and Lookout Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Montreat, North Carolina.
Places to stay
Old Fort, North Carolina
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
Overview
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort ...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Overview
Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. Th...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
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Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe Riv...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Overview
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to med...
Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Campground
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Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls...
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