Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
Still closed from Helene damage, with no reopening date yet. A longtime local favorite.
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Looking Glass Falls
Locals’ pickThe falls drop about sixty feet right beside US-276 in Pisgah, one of the easiest big payoffs in the mountains. It's a short walk from the parking area, with steps down to the base if you want to get close. Pair it with Graveyard Fields and make an afternoon of it... on the Blue Ridge Parkway the driving is half the pleasure.
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Looking Glass Falls, US-276, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Strawberry Gap Trailhead Locals’ pick
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
An easy, dog-friendly loop, about as low-stress as trails get. Good when you want fresh air without committing to a real climb. Pop into the center for maps and Parkway intel.