Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
16 experiences
DuPont State Recreational Forest
Brevard, NC
Triple Falls, High Falls, Hooker Falls — three waterfalls in one easy loop.
AnchorLooking Glass Falls
Pisgah Forest, NC
60-ft roadside waterfall in Pisgah National Forest.
AnchorPisgah National Forest
Pisgah Forest, NC
Major outdoor destination for waterfalls, hiking, mountain biking, scenic drives, and camping.
Cradle of Forestry
Pisgah Forest, NC
Historic forestry education site with trails, exhibits, and family programs.
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
Pisgah Forest, NC
Family gem mining attraction near Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
AnchorSliding Rock
Pisgah Forest, NC
Iconic 60-foot natural waterslide in Pisgah National Forest — a summer must-do.
AnchorDuPont State Recreational Forest
Cedar Mountain, NC
10,000+ acres with Hunger Games waterfalls, mountain biking, and easy family hikes near Brevard.
AnchorSliding Rock
Pisgah Forest, NC
60-ft natural waterslide in Pisgah National Forest.
AnchorMoore Cove Falls
Pisgah Forest, NC
Walk-behind waterfall on a short Pisgah hike.
AnchorHigh Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Massive 150-ft waterfall in DuPont State Recreational Forest.
AnchorTriple Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Iconic three-tier waterfall featured in The Hunger Games.
AnchorHooker Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Wide 12-ft waterfall and popular swimming hole.
Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Long sloping waterfall on a massive granite slab.
Davidson River
Pisgah Forest, NC
Legendary Pisgah trout stream just outside Brevard.
AnchorLooking Glass Rock Trail
Pisgah Forest, NC
Classic Pisgah National Forest summit hike to a massive granite pluton with panoramic views.
Sam Knob Trail
Black Balsam, NC
High-elevation meadow and summit hike near Black Balsam with excellent views.