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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina (NC)
Pisgah Forest is an unincorporated community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2100 feet (640 m) along U.S. Route 64, northeast of Brevard. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from the Asheville Airport. The community lies in an area noted for its many waterfalls and white squirrels. Pisgah Forest is a popular retirement area, at least partly because of the many hiking trails and trout streams of the nearby Pisgah National Forest and the DuPont State Forest.
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1. Pisgah National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 662 reviews
A park within easy driving distance from Hendersonville that offers hiking, camping and fishing.
Reviewed By tomtI3003XC - Concord, United States
Pisgah Forest has some beautiful streams, waterfalls, mountains, and unspoiled forest that can’t be beat! Whether you are site seeing , hiking , trout fishing, camping or Mountain biking there are more than enough in the huge National Forest ???? The Looking Glass Waterfall is a prime example of just some of the sights to see, with very easy access to view it’s beauty right off the side of the main road coming into the forest from North Brevard NC. And just a little south of Pisgah is my favorite MTB getaway DuPont State Forest, so you can enjoy both with minimal driving.
2. White Squirrel Paddle Boards
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
White Squirrel Paddle Boards is an outdoor recreation experience company teaching people how to stand up paddle board (SUP), providing SUP rentals, trip packages, and the sale of SUPs directly to consumers. This company is a mobile business serving Transylvania County and Western North Carolina. This company brings the adventure to you
3. Pura Vida Adventures
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Pura Vida Adventures offers guided services in Brevard North Carolina. We offer rock climbing guides, mountain adventures, Art Loeb Shuttles, guided waterfall tours, mountain biking, guided paddling, kayaking, whitewater rafting, adventure racing camps, family mountain adventures near brevard and asheville north carolina, camping, hiking, canyoneering. If you love being outdoors come have an adventure with us, North Carolina has amazing landscapes such as Dupont State Forest, Mountain Bridge, Pisgah National forest, Nantahala National Forest, Gorges State Park. Brevard is only a short distance from Asheville NC, Hendersonville, Bent Creek, Greenville, Gastonia, Mountain Home, Flat Rock, Chimmney Rock, Canton, Panther Town, Lake Toxaway, Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway
4. Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Gem mining just minutes from downtown Brevard and Sliding Rock. Just a short drive from Asheville. We have the perfect bucket waiting for you. You can find Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Geodes, and many, many more minerals and gemstones. Bring the whole family and share a bucket. We are pet friendly too! Come visit us today, we will keep your bucket ready!
Reviewed By lorihT5925QQ - Tucson, United States
My brother-in-law wanted to do this but the rest of the family wasn’t too sure about it, but decided that we would all go since he had spent the previous days doing what we wanted to do. Well let me tell you, we all enjoyed it! We split into groups and did 3 large buckets. This is not just for kids, we are all grown adults. The guys that work there were great. Definitely recommend this place!
5. Devil's Courthouse
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By cmoney2032 - Toledo, United States
We loved it and did it with a 3 and 4.5 year old. It’s really worth the short time for the great view. It was also good practice for the kids as it wasn’t far but had some different terrain elements. This short walk/hike is not for those with mobility issues or difficulty walking steep grades/loose rocks. It’s paved about halfway on what has to be the steepest pavement I’ve ever walked on. No big deal, but pavement does not equal take a stroller or wheelchair. Can’t be done. The second half the path is loose rocks and rock/dirt steps and some tight portions of path. Again, not a big deal but be aware. We saw all ages doing it but some elderly people were really struggling. It’s really not that far but straight up. The view from the top is great.
6. Sliding Rock
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4.5 based on 897 reviews
Waterfall slide, sending 11,000 gallons of water down a huge rock each minute.
Reviewed By TheRobinsons57 - Pembroke Pines, United States
This place always delivers fun, and you must slide down the rocks aleast once in your life.. Was here three years ago. And nothing change except now there charge to use the restroom thsts a bummer.. .
7. Cradle of Forestry
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
*Temporarily Closed for Winter Hours, reopening April 7th, 2018* Continuing a legacy of forest conservation history, the Cradle of Forestry offers a snap shot of life at America's first school of Forestry along the Biltmore Campus Trail. You can also take a picturesque walk along the Forest Festival Trail complete with a restored 1914 logging locomotive, or take a simulated ride with firefighters aboard a helicopter on their way to a roaring fire in the wilds of Idaho in the Forest Discovery Center Exhibit Hall. Come explore the sights and sounds, check out the events and activities, and plan your adventure at the birthplace of Forest Conservation in America - the Cradle of Forestry in America. We are CLOSED November-March.
Reviewed By joselync32 - Atlanta, United States
Wonderful 1 mile or 2 mile paved hike. Historic buildings related to beginning of forestry education in the US. Can bring your dog. Lovely streams, bridges and plants/bushes along the pathway. Kid, dog and adult friendly! Will go back
8. Looking Glass Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By WaterfallLover007 - Greeneville, United States
Beautiful roadside waterfall. There is an upper viewing platform that is wheelchair accessible. Next to the platform are stairs that you can take down to the base of the waterfall. There's a small spot in the middle of the stairs with another area you can view the waterfall from if you want a closer look without going all the way to the bottom.
9. Moore Cove Falls
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By noeloni - Sarasota, United States
We are a family of 4 - we have a 7 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. We have never ever been hiking before! We are from Florida where there are no mountains, and where being outdoors is unpleasant most of the year. So this was a first for us, and we really didn’t know what to expect. I knew my 7 year old would do great, but I was worried about how difficult it could be for the 2 year old. We chose this trail based on the reviews here, stating it was an easy hike & good for families with children, plus of course the beautiful pics posted of the waterfall. Well, I’m pleased to report all 4 of us had an absolute blast and this 1st experience with hiking was the highlight of our NC vacation! We all fell in love with hiking, and with the area surrounding Asheville, so we cannot wait to visit again & go on more hikes! It took us approximately 30 minutes to get to the waterfall, and I believe it’s about 3/4 of a mile each way, for a total of 1 hour round-trip. Plus whatever time you spend taking pics and enjoying the 50 foot waterfall before heading back! It’s gorgeous. We had so much fun along the way, tons of neat stuff to see throughout the forest, and my 2 year old had no trouble with the trail at all. I was so impressed with her! The path is mostly very wide and easy to navigate and very few inclines. The temperature in March was so cool & comfortable, it was approximately 50 degrees and perfect!! So don’t be scared to go on this trail if you’re inexperienced, or if you have a toddler in tow. You’ll love it and your kids will too!
10. Pisgah Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By emilymaehood - Long Island, United States
The Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center is worth a stop. They offer public restrooms, water fountains, an educational area, gift shop and a Ranger hosted park information center. We could not resist a nice sticker as a travel badge for our car and some Smokey Bear paraphernalia. We were also able to get our Passport to National Parks stamped along with some great tips on our visit.
