30 Hiking Trails near Horse Shoe, North Carolina
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Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
9.6 miles SWThis 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
North Slope
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
10.2 miles SWThis 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
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
10.3 miles SWDavidson 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
10.4 miles SWStart 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
10.4 miles SWThe 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
Bent Creek
Asheville, North Carolina
10.9 miles NBent 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
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
10.9 miles WThis 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
Little Hickory Top
Asheville, North Carolina
11.0 miles NDogs: Leashed
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hardtimes Connector / 661
Asheville, North Carolina
11.0 miles NThis 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
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
12.3 miles WCoontree 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
12.4 miles WLooking 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
12.5 miles WThis 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
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
13.8 miles WThe 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
13.9 miles WThis 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
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
14.8 miles WBig 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
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
15.7 miles WSkinny 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 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
15.9 miles WThis 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
15.9 miles WThis 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 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
16.5 miles WGraveyard 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 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
18.6 miles EChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
