31 Hiking Trails near Coontree Recreation Area
Showing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of US-276, Brevard, NC 28712, USA City, Zip, or Address

Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
0.5 miles NWLooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
Hike, Swim
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
1.5 miles WThe right (western) fork, which is open to mountain bikes, leads to FS 471D, which some riders use as part of a large loop; otherwise, they must backtrack down Butter Gap Trail. *The portion of the...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
1.6 miles WThis waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
2.3 miles EThe bottom end of Avery Creek can be accessed via FS 477, and the top can be accessed via the Buckwheat Knob trail, the Black Mountain trail, or the Club Gap trail. Avery Creek descends for 3.2 miles...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
2.4 miles EStart riding the trail at the back of the parking lot. Go about 0.1 miles and turn right up Thrift Cove trail. Follow the red blazes and turn left at the intersection with Grass Road. On the way back...
Hike, Mountain Bike
North Slope
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
2.5 miles EThis trail is only open from October 15 - April 15. This trail is very worn and is more suitable to hiking, but it is an interesting bike trail nonetheless. Start from the parking lot and ride across...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
2.5 miles EDavidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots,...
Camp, Hike, Swim 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
3.6 miles WThis is one of the most technical downhills in Pisgah: very steep and rocky! The trail drops about 2000 ft in 3 miles then connects with the Daniel Ridge trail. The climb to the gap is long (9 miles)...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
3.6 miles EThis trail is 3 miles in one direction. Again, another gnarly Pisgah-area trail! This trail has several awesome views off the top of the ridge of Looking Glass mountain. Absolutely incredible--be...
Hike, Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
3.6 miles WThis is a classic, short Pisgah loop. It's moderately technical most of the way with a couple of trickier sections. Most people prefer to approach it counter-clockwise, but it can be ridden...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
4.5 miles NWSkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
Hike, Swim
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
4.5 miles NThis short 1.8-mile trail has some steep, very tight singletrack and some very tight turns... but it is well-worth riding because it houses one of the best views in Pisgah National Forest! Definitely...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
5.1 miles NWGraveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...
Hike, Swim
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
6.0 miles NWBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
6.5 miles NThis is an easy out-and-back trail that follows the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings that leads to the site of the old Cantrell Lodge. From the trail head, the left side...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Courthouse Falls
7.4 miles W
Courthouse Falls is a beautiful 45 foot waterfall that is popular to visit. This waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike from the parking lot on Courthouse Creek Road (FSR 140) or can be accessed from the...
Hike, Swim 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
8.5 miles W
Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Little Hickory Top
Asheville, North Carolina
15.9 miles NEDogs: Leashed
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hardtimes Connector / 661
Asheville, North Carolina
15.9 miles NEThis trail connects to the main trail system and the big climbs to the top from the Hardtimes Trailhead. This section of singletrack lies in the flatter terrain but leads to the big climbs up the...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Bent Creek
Asheville, North Carolina
16.3 miles NEBent Creek is the go-to trail system for the greater Asheville area, and with the deeply-ingrained mountain bike culture in the Asheville/Brevard area, and Western North Carolina in general, Bent...
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
17.7 miles SWRainbow Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfall settings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This 150-ft. tall waterfall is impressive, especially after rainy weather that swells...
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
17.7 miles SWTurtleback Falls was named for its domed shape, similar to the back of a turtle. It's also called "umbrella falls" for the same reason. Visitors slide down Turtleback as the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
17.8 miles SWHidden Falls is a serene family-friendly swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest just down river from the towering Rainbow Falls. It's on the Horsepasture River "hidden" just a few...
Hike, Swim 0.2-2.3 mi
Richmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina
24.8 miles NEHilly, wooded course. Handmade signs and Astro Turf tees. Alt. pins on 14 holes. Long pants smart (poison ivy). Parking lot OB. Public (No Fee) Richmond Hill Park is Asheville's largest wooded...
Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
28.8 miles WHigh atop Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, LeConte Lodgeî is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. It is situated on an open glade just below the summit of...
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb 3.4 mi
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
30.6 miles NNice, challenging singletrack. Not overly technical, with some nice climbs and nice flowing sections, and a nice view of the French Broad river. However, this trail does get overgrown sometimes from...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
30.9 miles EChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
39.9 miles NPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
42.3 miles NAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
War Woman Dell Wildlife Management Area
Clayton, Georgia
43.5 miles SWWarwoman Dell Nature Trail and Becky Branch Falls Trail is a 0.8 mile out and back trail located near Clayton, Georgia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is...
Camp, Hike, Horseback 3.8 mi
Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
43.8 miles NWHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater