The Pisgah National Forest's more than 500,000 acres stretch across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina's mountains. The closest section to Hendersonville is the Pisgah Ranger District, which includes attractions such as Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, The Cradle of Forestry and the North Mills River Recreational Area. Enjoy the Following Activities while you visit Pisgah National Forest:
- Camping (roadside camping is first-come, first-served, you can also camp at various campgrounds)
- Tubing
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic Drives
- The Pisgah Ranger District Visitor Center, located at 1600 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
- The Cradle of Forestry
- Sliding Rock
- Moore Cove Falls
- Looking Glass Rock
- John Rock
- Pink Beds
- Andy Cove Falls
- Art Loeb Trail
- Trace Ridge
- Yellow Gap Road