33 Hiking Trails near Waynesville, North Carolina
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Flat Laurel Creek
12.0 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
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
12.9 miles SEBig 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 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
14.1 miles SEGraveyard 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
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
14.4 miles SESkinny 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
15.1 miles SEThis 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
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
15.6 miles SEThis 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
Courthouse Falls
15.9 miles S
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 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
16.7 miles SEThis 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
16.7 miles SEThis 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
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
16.8 miles SWHigh 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 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
18.0 miles SEThis 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
18.0 miles SEThe 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
18.2 miles SELooking 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
18.7 miles SECoontree 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
Hardtimes Connector / 661
Asheville, North Carolina
20.2 miles EThis 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
20.2 miles EDogs: Leashed
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
20.6 miles SEThe 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
20.7 miles SEThis 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
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
20.7 miles SEStart 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
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
20.8 miles SEDavidson 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
