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Top 18 hiking trails in Brevard

1

Pink Beds Loop

Easy
5.02 mi·
373 ft
With little elevation change, this well-marked loop is one of the best hikes in Pisgah National Forest. Pack a lunch and bring your dog along on this beautiful hike through the historic Pink Beds Valley....
2

Fryingpan Mountain

Hard
1.52 mi·
374 ft
Commissioned in 1941, the 70' tall fire tower on Fryingpan Mountain is the perfect destination for a short hike. The panoramic views from it's perch also make it the perfect spot to watch the sunrise or sunset....
3

John Rock

Hard
5.72 mi·
1,379 ft
Pack a lunch and bring the entire family along on this staple hike in Pisgah National Forest. Just a short drive from Brevard, this loop takes you to an exposed slickrock overlook with incredible views towards the Balsam Range....
4

Graveyard Fields Loop

Hard
3.11 mi·
455 ft
Graveyard Fields is one of the more popular spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Pisgah National Forest - and it's not hard to see why. Over 5,000' above sea level, this flat mountain valley is known for its incredibly serene and beautiful waterfalls that pass through forming the headwaters of the Yellowstone Prong of the Pigeon River....
5

Coontree Loop

Hard
3.52 mi·
1,065 ft
If you're looking for a short, family-friendly hike with a picnic, look no further. This loop originates at the Coontree Picnic Area and travels ~3.5 miles through beautiful terrain lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel....
6

Daniel Ridge Loop

Easy
4.59 mi·
851 ft
Popular among mountain bikers and trail runners, Daniel Ridge is a moderate hike with a 150' cascading waterfall near the trailhead. If you're limited on time, the falls is only a short walk and perfect for the entire family....
7

Sycamore Cove

Moderate
3.65 mi·
605 ft
Whether you're camping at the Davidson River Campground, or a local looking to break up a monotonous afternoon, this is an excellent short hike less than a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Pisgah National Forest....
8

Skinny Dip Falls

Easy
0.9 mi·
273 ft
Skinny Dip Falls is a classic waterfall hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway, perfect for a hot summer day. Several swimming holes, including one that's ~6 feet deep, make it a popular summer destination for the entire family - including the dog....
9

Poundingmill / Mullinax Loop

Hard
6.22 mi·
1,159 ft
Part of Pisgah National Forest, Turkey Pen is a unique area known for its solitude and remoteness. Most trails hold deep roots in former logging operations, many originally utilized by leased railroad equipment....
10

Moore Cove Falls

Easy
1.26 mi·
254 ft
Moore Cove Falls is an easy, family-friendly waterfall hike in the "Land of Waterfalls" — Transylvania County, North Carolina. Unlike some of the waterfall hikes in Transylvania County, Moore Cove Falls is quite easy, at just 1....
11

Mountains To Sea Trail: Pisgah Inn to Mount Mitchell State Park

Hard
60.76 mi·
13,981 ft
This segment of the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) traverses from the Iconic Pisgah Inn to Mt. Mitchell State Park. A 3-mile round trip detour to Mt. Pisgah will reward you with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from a developed observation deck....
12

Pilot Cove / Slate Rock Loop

6.85 mi·
1,309 ft
With over 500,000 acres in Pisgah National Forest, its often hard to figure out where to head for a day hike. Waterfalls, rhododendron tunnels, and exposed overlooks are only a few parts of what makes Pisgah great....
13

Looking Glass Rock

Hard
6.02 mi·
1,834 ft
The view from the top of Looking Glass Rock will force you to sit down and be still, soaking in the grand vista spread out below you. In the Appalachian Mountains, finding a viewpoint of any sort is a rarity—but one this grand, one this spectacular? Looking Glass Rock provides one of the best views in Pisgah National Forest, and possibly in the entire Southeastern USA....
14

North Slope / Art Loeb Loop

Moderate
6.86 mi·
1,608 ft
Located just a few minutes from Pisgah Forest and Brevard, this is a beautiful hike through dense tunnels of rhododendron. It's also one of the best marked routes near town, making it hard to get lost....
15

Turkey Pen Loop

Hard
6.16 mi·
1,328 ft
Located halfway between Mills River and Brevard, locals affectionately refer to this area as "Turkey Pen". Encompassed within the 500,000+ acre Pisgah National Forest, this pocket of trails provides unique flora and fauna atypical of the rest of the forest....
16

Mountains to Sea Trail: Balsam Gap to Pisgah Inn

Hard
50.39 mi·
9,967 ft
This portion of the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) departs from Balsam Gap on an epic journey into the Great Balsam Range. As you ascend into the higher elevations, mixed deciduous forest gives way to southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest, flora typically confined to the northern latitudes....
17

Art Loeb Trail

Hard
28.95 mi·
8,781 ft
Known as one of the best backpacking routes within Pisgah National Forest, the Art Loeb Trail traverses from Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp, across Shining Rock Ridge, and into the valley below, where it ends near the popular tourist town of Brevard....
18

Cedar Rock Mountain

Hard
7.35 mi·
1,840 ft
When Cedar Rock comes up in conversation, nearly everyone thinks of the trail in Dupont- a west-coast style slickrock trail with astounding views. Just a short drive down the road and lesser visited, Cedar Rock Mountain in Pisgah National Forest offers an epic hiking experience with views that rival other overlook trails in the region....