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Hike to Douglas Falls
Barnardsville, North Carolina
5.0
1 mi
/ 240 ft gain
The trail begins at the back of the parking area, and is marked by a trail sign. Once on the trail it is a straight shot to the waterfall with no turnoffs. Overall the trail is very easy and is a slight descent all the way down. Around .3 miles into the trail you enter a forest of now dead hemlocks this will let you know that you are closing in on the waterfall. From here continue down the tra...
Blue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah
Barnardsville, North Carolina
42.22 mi
/ 5436 ft gain
Blue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Craggy Gardens Trail
Barnardsville, North Carolina
1.97 mi
/ 610 ft gain
Craggy Gardens Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.
Mountains to Sea Trail: Bearpen Gap to Ox Creek
Barnardsville, North Carolina
7.11 mi
/ 568 ft gain
Mountains to Sea Trail: Bearpen Gap to Ox Creek is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.
Bullhead Mountain and Locust Knob
Barnardsville, North Carolina
4.49 mi
/ 922 ft gain
Bullhead Mountain and Locust Knob is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.
Craggy Pinnacle Trail
Black Mountain, North Carolina
4.8
1.03 mi
/ 285 ft gain
I usually spend the day visiting restaurants and breweries around Asheville. Before it gets late, so you can enjoy the views, head to the Blue Ridge Parkway located right outside the city. After about 30 minutes on the parkway, you will park at the Craggy Pinnacle parking lot Milepost 364.1.
From here, there is a short and beautiful half mile hike to the peak. Once you get to the top, if you t...
Straight Creek via Waterslide Trail
Barnardsville, North Carolina
1.39 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Straight Creek via Waterslide Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.
Glassmine Falls Lookout from Walter Knob Overlook via Mountain to Sea Trail
Black Mountain, North Carolina
2.5 mi
/ 646 ft gain
Glassmine Falls Lookout from Walter Knob Overlook via Mountain to Sea Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Burnsville, North Carolina.
Big Butt Peak, Cattail Peak, Mount Mitchell and Gibbs Mountain
Burnsville, North Carolina
24.38 mi
/ 5919 ft gain
Big Butt Peak, Cattail Peak, Mount Mitchell and Gibbs Mountain is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Burnsville, North Carolina.
Places to stay
Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
Overview
Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe Riv...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Overview
Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. Th...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Overview
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to med...
Old Fort, North Carolina
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
Overview
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort ...
Arden, North Carolina
Lake Powhatan
Overview
New for 2019: Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing th...
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