29 Hiking Trails near Sapphire Area
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Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
0.2 miles NWPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
4.9 miles NEAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater 3.4 mi
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
15.4 miles SENice, challenging singletrack. Not overly technical, with some nice climbs and nice flowing sections, and a nice view of the French Broad river. However, this trail does get overgrown sometimes from...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Old Forge Campground
Bethany, Tennessee
18.3 miles NEOld Forge Campground and Recreation Area is a small campsite perfect for campers looking for a primitive experience. Old Forge is located on the beautiful Jennings Creek in the Cherokee National...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.2-2.3 mi
Richmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina
22.0 miles SEHilly, wooded course. Handmade signs and Astro Turf tees. Alt. pins on 14 holes. Long pants smart (poison ivy). Parking lot OB. Public (No Fee) Richmond Hill Park is Asheville's largest wooded...
Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike
Hardtimes Connector / 661
Asheville, North Carolina
28.3 miles SEThis trail connects to the main trail system and the big climbs to the top from the Hardtimes Trailhead. This section of singletrack lies in the flatter terrain but leads to the big climbs up the...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Little Hickory Top
Asheville, North Carolina
28.3 miles SEDogs: Leashed
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Bent Creek
Asheville, North Carolina
28.4 miles SEBent Creek is the go-to trail system for the greater Asheville area, and with the deeply-ingrained mountain bike culture in the Asheville/Brevard area, and Western North Carolina in general, Bent...
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
30.9 miles WHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
33.6 miles SThis 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
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
34.4 miles SBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
35.3 miles SThis 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 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
37.1 miles S
Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
37.2 miles SSkinny 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
37.4 miles SGraveyard 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
39.3 miles SLooking 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
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
39.8 miles SCoontree 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 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
39.8 miles SThis 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 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
39.9 miles SThis 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
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
40.0 miles SThe 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
