Location: Pisgah Forest
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Top 8 Things to do Good for Big Groups 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. 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!
4. 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.. .
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Ecusta Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By haliek2016 - New Orleans, United States
The bar tenders are super nice and treat everyone like a neighbor. Beers are also quite tasty I got the Pink Beds Sour after hiking and it was great. Dog friendly also!
8. Pisgah Visitor Center
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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.
