129 Things to do near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
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Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
3.3 miles SWTurtleback 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 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
3.4 miles SWRainbow 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
3.4 miles SWHidden 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
Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
4.1 miles NWDevils Elbow trail #448 runs up to the knob of the same name and connects to trail #450 and trail #474, the main Panthertown Valley thoroughfare. Some sections are old forest road while...
Mountain Bike
Panthertown Valley
Glenville, North Carolina
6.5 miles WPantertown Valley is a network of trails ranging from old fire roads to double track to super tight singletrack. There's 35 miles of total trails in the valley, but bikes are limited...
Mountain Bike
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
6.7 miles WBlackrock starts from the western most trailhead for Panthertown Valley off of Breedlove Road. From there it climbs steeply up and over a miniature mountain, with some options to access...
Mountain Bike
New Vista Rd
Brevard, North Carolina
7.1 miles EGeneral Fire road with a nice view accross the valley
Mountain Bike
Buckhorn Gap / 103
Brevard, North Carolina
7.1 miles EYou can access the bottom of this trail from FS 477, or the top of it from gated road 5058. Much of this trail is classic Pisgah singletrack, complete with gnar and creek crossings, but...
Mountain Bike
Buckwheat Knob / 122
Brevard, North Carolina
7.1 miles EThe last of "Satan's Staircase," this is a crazy-steep push up to the top of Buckwheat Knob. Once to the top of the knob, the trail flattens out a little, climbs a little more...
Mountain Bike
Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
9.0 miles NWSeveral swimming holes near the NE border of the Great Smoky Mtns N. P. in the Big Creek Recreation Area on the TN-NC border. NOTE: The National Park Service will not allow you to...
Swim
Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
9.0 miles NWSeveral swimming holes in lakes along RT 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee. For details... Bathing suits: Optional at most places, very remote
Swim
Courthouse Falls
9.9 miles N
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
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
10.6 miles WSwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
Swim
Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
10.7 miles SESwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
Swim
Coontree
Brevard, North Carolina
11.7 miles NEThis trail is 3.7 miles one-way. This trail is a gnarly, steep hike-a-bike in one direction and a steep, technical descent the other. Prepare to get your butt kicked!...
Mountain Bike 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
12.1 miles NEThis 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
12.1 miles NEThis 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
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
12.3 miles NEMost people in this neck of the woods will head straight to Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls, but the locals go to Whaleback on the Davidson River above the fish hatchery. A massive slab of...
Swim
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
12.5 miles NEBest tubs in the Pisgah Forest. They’re three magnificent pot holes like you’d expect to find in Vermont or New Hampshire. At the top is a seven foot, almost perfectly round tub. From it...
Swim
Brushy Creek
Brevard, North Carolina
12.5 miles NEIt is a loop in the sense that it breaks off of the main Bracken Mt. Trail and re-connects with the Bracken Mt. Trail via Mackey Ridge Trail. Head uphill and you are on your way to the...
Mountain Bike
