15 Hiking Trails near Simpsonville, South Carolina
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Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
45.0 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
46.0 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
46.0 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
46.1 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
46.1 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 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
46.6 miles NWRainbow 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 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
46.8 miles NWHidden 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
47.1 miles NWTurtleback 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
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
47.8 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
48.3 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
48.4 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
48.5 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 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
48.6 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 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
49.8 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
49.9 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
