29 Hiking Trails near Franklin, North Carolina
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Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
16.0 miles NEHigh atop Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, LeConte Lodge® is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. It is situated on an open glade just below the summit of...
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
War Woman Dell Wildlife Management Area
Clayton, Georgia
20.8 miles SWarwoman Dell Nature Trail and Becky Branch Falls Trail is a 0.8 mile out and back trail located near Clayton, Georgia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is...
Camp, Hike, Horseback 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
24.3 miles ETurtleback 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 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
24.6 miles EHidden 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 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
24.8 miles ERainbow 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
Courthouse Falls
28.2 miles E
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 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
28.5 miles E
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 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
31.6 miles EGraveyard 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 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
32.0 miles EThis 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
32.0 miles EThis 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
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
32.4 miles ESkinny 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 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
34.0 miles EThis 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
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
34.0 miles EThe 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
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
34.2 miles EBig 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
35.4 miles ELooking 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
35.5 miles ECoontree 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
36.0 miles EThis 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 3.8 mi
Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
36.0 miles NHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
37.6 miles EThe 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
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
37.7 miles EStart 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
