- Our list of the best things to do in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, features the top 117 nearby activities — including 68 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Pisgah Forest, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Pisgah Forest, NC , followed by 105 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard, Waynesville, Sapphire, Saluda, Cashiers, Pickens, Greenville, Marshall, Linville and Travelers Rest
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The 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest was the first land purchased under the 1911 Weeks Act establishing National Forest, home to the first school of forestry, and home to two of the first designated wilderness areas in North Carolina. Visitors can hike, camp, fish, ride, hunt, and do water activities.
5.9 Miles
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
5.7 Miles
Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
6.2 Miles
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
8.1 Miles
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133 votes
Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
1.8 Miles
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131 votes
3228 Asheville HWY, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School offers climbing training and equipment throughout the United States' southeast including North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The company is certified under American Mountain Guides Association.
1.3 Miles
Pura Vida Adventures offers guides to most popular outdoor activities in North Carolina including hiking, cannoning, paddling, climbing, and biking. The company also offers the equipment to do these activities, and tours of breweries, and the Art Loeb.
4.2 Miles
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4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
1.4 Miles
Known for its fly fishing services, Davidson River Outfitters offers guided fishing tours of the regional rivers of the Southern Appalachians. The shop also hosts instructional classes where visitors can learn how to fly tie and build rods.
5.9 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.