24 Hiking Trails near Mount Mitchell Area
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of 8516 Sthy 80 S, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA City, Zip, or Address
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
24.7 miles WNice, 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 0.2-2.3 mi
Richmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina
25.1 miles SWHilly, 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 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
25.3 miles SChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
Bent Creek
Asheville, North Carolina
31.7 miles SWBent 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
Little Hickory Top
Asheville, North Carolina
32.3 miles SWDogs: Leashed
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hardtimes Connector / 661
Asheville, North Carolina
32.3 miles SWThis 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
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
32.4 miles WAn 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
Old Forge Campground
Bethany, Tennessee
33.3 miles NWOld Forge Campground and Recreation Area is a small campsite perfect for campers looking for a primitive experience. Old Forge is located on the beautiful Jennings Creek in the Cherokee National...
Camp, Hike, Swim
McGalliard Falls Park
Valdese, North Carolina
35.7 miles ESwimming places near Morgantown. For details... Families would gather on Sunday afternoons to enjoy each other’s company and play an exciting game of bocci. Today, McGalliard Falls is still...
Hike
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
36.2 miles WPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
42.2 miles SWThis 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
44.9 miles SWThis 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
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
46.0 miles SWBig 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
Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.3 miles SWThis 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
North Slope
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.4 miles SWThis 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
46.5 miles SWDavidson 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
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
46.6 miles SWStart 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
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
46.6 miles SWThe 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
47.4 miles SWLooking 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
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
47.6 miles SWCoontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
