Asheville, North Carolina, is a mecca for hikers and nature lovers seeking mountain views and impressive waterfalls and swimming holes to cool off in. While there are dozens of remarkable trails within 45 minutes of this small city, here are 5 of the best waterfall hikes near Asheville. “Nothing is softer or more flexible than …
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Rightfully one of the most famous waterfalls in the state of North Carolina, Looking Glass Falls is a prime waterfall example for any outdoorsy person’s screensaver or calendar. As one of the most visited and photographed waterfalls on the east coast, Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah National Forest is a must-see for visitors and local …
Hike to the summit of one of western North Carolina’s most iconic peaks, Mount Pisgah. The Mount Pisgah Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you up through lush forest with incredible views along the way. At the top stands a transmission tower with a deck to walk on. Above image by Kewp at English …
Flowing on the Little River through DuPont State Forest, the Hooker Falls trail is a perfect spot to cool down with a beautiful swimming hole. The short, accessible hike on the southern portion of North Carolina is a favorite for all ages and hiking experience levels. Location and Access Areas to Hooker Falls To reach …
One of western North Carolina’s many beautiful waterfalls is the stunning and aptly named High Falls Trail. Hike along an easy one mile long route in DuPont State Forest to this amazing 120 ft tall waterfall. Located under an hour drive from Asheville near Hendersonville, NC, it’s the highest cascading waterfall in the park and …
One of North Carolina’s many beautiful waterfall hikes, skinny dip falls in Pisgah National Forest is a short, family-friendly hike to a refreshing swimming hole. The multilayered, cascading waterfall is a perfect spot to relax and cool off in the cold mountain water. Heads up, there is no skinny dipping at skinny dip falls! In …
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Hiking Black Balsam Knob via the Art Loeb Trail is a Blue Ridge Mountain favorite for locals and newcomers as it offers incredible views for miles in all directions. Hiking to the top of this tree-free “bald” mountain covered in wildflowers is a relatively easy, family and dog friendly hike that rewards you with 360 …
Hiking from Black Balsam Knob to Tennent Mountain is an unforgettable adventure that showcases the natural beauty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This trail includes sweeping vistas of the bald mountains, beautiful wildflowers, birds, and butterflies, plus the feeling of being in the clouds at over 6,000 ft elevation. Hiking to Tennent Mountain Black …
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One of western North Carolina’s many beautiful waterfalls is the delicate and high cascading Moore Cove Falls. Moore Cove Falls offers a unique experience as you can walk behind the water trickling from a rock overhang about 50 ft tall and into the cove. If you’re looking to chase waterfalls, be sure to include this …
