Attractions

Green River Cove

Distance to drive: About 22 miles / 40-50 minutes
Distance to hike: Approximately 1 1/2 hours each way
Hike Rating: Easy, take a swimsuit
Hiking Direction: See trail map at parking lot, or visit www.AllTrails.com

Lookout Mountain in Montreat

Distance to drive: About 230 miles / 40-50 minutes
Distance to hike: Approximately 1 hour each way
Hike Rating: Moderate, with steep short climb, pet friendly
Hiking Direction: See trail map at parking lot, or visit www.AllTrails.com or www.ExploreAsheville.com

Pisgah National Forest - Transylvania County

Distance to drive: About 45 miles / 1 hour 20 minutes
Distance to hike: 500 miles of forest tails, numerous waterfalls
Hike Rating: Most trails are Easy to Moderate
Hiking Direction: See trail map at parking lot, or visit www.AllTrails.com

Chimney Rock State Park Waterfall

Distance to drive: About 15.2 miles / 25-35 minutes
Distance to hike: Approximately 4 hours round trip
Hike Rating: Moderate/Intermediate difficulty, hiking boots recommended
Hiking Direction: Inquire at ticket booth for updated Chimney Rock Map

Dittmer/Watts Nature Trail

Distance to drive: About 8 miles / 15-20 minutes
Distance to hike: Forested Park offers 3.3 miles of 10 picturesque nature trails ranging up to a half mile each, but that can be linked together to make a longer hike. Strategically located along the trails are benches, a covered picnic shelter, and several other picnic areas.
Hike Rating: Easy to moderate --great for families, small children, pets
Hiking Direction: See trail map at parking lot, or visit www.AllTrails.com

Dupont State Forest
Hooker Falls/Triple Falls/High Falls

Distance to drive: About 50 miles / 1 1/2 hours each way
Distance to hike: Approximately 2 1/2 hours round trip
Hike Rating: Easy, somewhat moderate around the falls
Hiking Direction: See trail map at parking lot, or visit www.AllTrails.com