Visit Website**Please note: Parts of Pisgah National Forest’s Pisgah Ranger District (the section closest to Hendersonville) have reopened, as of October 18th, after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. There is still much work to be done, and some trails have not yet been touched. Please hike or bike at your own risk, and use extreme caution.**
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
Popular hiking options include:
- Moore Cove Falls
- Looking Glass Rock
- John Rock
- Pink Beds
- Andy Cove Falls
- Art Loeb Trail
- Trace Ridge
- Yellow Gap Road