Transylvania County trails

The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers an awe-inspiring hiking experience, leading trekkers through lush forests and rocky terrain. As you ascend, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, the Davidson River Valley, dense woods, and the iconic Looking…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,919 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft

#Hike #Forest #Mountain #Rock

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,814 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft

Via Rainbow Falls Trail in Nantahala National Forest #Hike #Waterfall #Forest #River

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 810 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,904 ft

The Triple Falls and High Falls Trails Loop in Dupont State Recreational Forest offers hikers captivating views of two prominent waterfalls. Along the trail, you'll first encounter Triple Falls, a stunning three-tiered cascade, followed by High Falls, a majestic waterfall that plunges over a wide rock face.…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 344 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,579 ft

The Rainbow Falls Trail in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest offers hikers a scenic journey along the Horsepasture River, leading to three remarkable waterfalls. The trail first reveals the impressive Rainbow Falls, where water cascades down a towering cliff, often creating vibrant rainbows in its…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 801 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,910 ft

Dupont State Recreational Forest #Hike #Loop #Waterfall #River #Forest

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 341 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,579 ft

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

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

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

Distance: 5.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,844 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