There’s an excellent reason why Triple Falls (and High Falls and Hooker Falls) have been featured in numerous movies, including “Last of the Mohicans” and the “Hunger Games:” They are stunning. The trail parallels the Little River, which by itself is a gorgeous river, with numerous spur trails giving access Read more [...]
One of the most popular trails in Dupont along with Triple Falls Trail and the Covered Bridge Trail. Expect lots of company during the warm weather months. That’s because High Falls is spectacular, a 150 foot dome of exposed rock with streams of water shooting into the air. There is Read more [...]
The fourth waterfall on the Little River as it heads downstream, Hooker Falls is a pretty and accessible 12-foot high cascade that drops into a deep and popular swimming hole with flat, sandy sides. With a 3/10 of a mile walk down a level shaded path, it is also the Read more [...]
The 395-acre Bracken Preserve opened in July 2012 after more than a decade of planning by the city and the help of dozens of volunteers. The trail connects downtown Brevard to Pisgah National Forest, making it the only city in the Southeast with multiple entry points to a national forest. Read more [...]
This is one of the most popular hikes in Pisgah (FS #114) during the summer and autumn color seasons because of the spectacular views at the top. Note the helicopter landing pad halfway up — it’s also one of the most accident prone because it’s a constant climb to the Read more [...]
This short, easy gem of a trail circles a forest cove via elevated boardwalks, bridges and a 30-foot SWINGING suspension bridge sure to delight the young at heart! (Not a steep ravine; don’t worry.) It changes with all seasons and an interpretive sign will help you identify common birds in Read more [...]
The flat and easy Pink Beds Loop is an educational, fun hike for the entire family that includes active beaver dams, one of the best examples of a Southern Appalachian bog along with wildlife clearings and nearby mountain views. “Pink Beds” is a historical name that refers to the sea Read more [...]
The first section of this hike (FS #105) is a pleasant walk along the Davidson River where you have numerous opportunities to wade in or listen to the rushing water. Early in the hike you’ll see remnants of the old fish hatchery and an impressive stone wall from an old Read more [...]
This is a good family hike, and one of the most popular hiking trails (FS #318) in the Pisgah District to a delightful and surprising waterfall hidden in a forest cove. The trail was widened, graded and footbridges added a few years ago. The first 150 feet of the trail Read more [...]
This is a popular loop trail (FS #144) through the forest at all times of the year but probably best in the winter and colder months when you will have views of Coontree Mountain. There is seasonal mountain bike use on the east side of the trail from October 15 Read more [...]