26 Hiking Trails near Furman University
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Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
28.4 miles NWThis trail is 3 miles in one direction. Again, another gnarly Pisgah-area trail! This trail has several awesome views off the top of the ridge of Looking Glass mountain. Absolutely incredible--be...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
29.4 miles NWDavidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots,...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
29.5 miles NWStart riding the trail at the back of the parking lot. Go about 0.1 miles and turn right up Thrift Cove trail. Follow the red blazes and turn left at the intersection with Grass Road. On the way back...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
29.5 miles NWThe bottom end of Avery Creek can be accessed via FS 477, and the top can be accessed via the Buckwheat Knob trail, the Black Mountain trail, or the Club Gap trail. Avery Creek descends for 3.2 miles...
Hike, Mountain Bike
North Slope
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
29.6 miles NWThis trail is only open from October 15 - April 15. This trail is very worn and is more suitable to hiking, but it is an interesting bike trail nonetheless. Start from the parking lot and ride across...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
31.3 miles NWCoontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
31.7 miles WRainbow Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfall settings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This 150-ft. tall waterfall is impressive, especially after rainy weather that swells...
Hike, Swim
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
31.8 miles NWLooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
Hike, Swim
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
31.9 miles NWThe right (western) fork, which is open to mountain bikes, leads to FS 471D, which some riders use as part of a large loop; otherwise, they must backtrack down Butter Gap Trail. *The portion of the...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
31.9 miles NWThis waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
32.0 miles WHidden Falls is a serene family-friendly swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest just down river from the towering Rainbow Falls. It's on the Horsepasture River "hidden" just a few...
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
32.3 miles WTurtleback Falls was named for its domed shape, similar to the back of a turtle. It's also called "umbrella falls" for the same reason. Visitors slide down Turtleback as the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
33.3 miles NWThis is one of the most technical downhills in Pisgah: very steep and rocky! The trail drops about 2000 ft in 3 miles then connects with the Daniel Ridge trail. The climb to the gap is long (9 miles)...
Hike, Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
33.4 miles NWThis is a classic, short Pisgah loop. It's moderately technical most of the way with a couple of trickier sections. Most people prefer to approach it counter-clockwise, but it can be ridden...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Courthouse Falls
35.3 miles NW
Courthouse Falls is a beautiful 45 foot waterfall that is popular to visit. This waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike from the parking lot on Courthouse Creek Road (FSR 140) or can be accessed from the...
Hike, Swim
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
35.3 miles NWThis short 1.8-mile trail has some steep, very tight singletrack and some very tight turns... but it is well-worth riding because it houses one of the best views in Pisgah National Forest! Definitely...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
35.5 miles NWSkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
Hike, Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
35.8 miles NWGraveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...
Hike, Swim
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
36.0 miles NWThis is an easy out-and-back trail that follows the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings that leads to the site of the old Cantrell Lodge. From the trail head, the left side...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
36.8 miles NChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
