Transylvania County trails

The Triple Falls and High Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest offer hikers a scenic journey through lush forests, leading to the impressive Triple Falls—a three-tiered cascade featured in films like "The Hunger Games"—and culminating at the majestic High Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that slides…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 358 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,500 ft

The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers a rewarding, moderately challenging hike with spectacular vistas. As you ascend, you'll pass through shaded forests, cross a stream, and encounter sections lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, especially vibrant in spring. Once at the…

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft

The Looking Glass Rock Trail offers an engaging and moderately strenuous hike with spectacular mountain views. Starting near a gentle stream, the path leads through lush rhododendron and laurel tunnels, eventually bringing you to a rocky clearing used as a helicopter pad. From there, the trail climbs further…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,781 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft

Mountain Bike in Dupont State Recreation Forest via Cedar Rock and Little River. #MTB #Loop #Forest #Mountain #River #Nature

Distance: 9.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,161 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,051 ft

Pisgah National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,844 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft

Gorges State Park. Pisgah National Forest. Horsepasture River. #Hiking #MTB #Mountain #River #Waterfall #Nature #Forest

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 801 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,913 ft