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29 Hiking Trails near Rainbow Falls

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Showing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles Go of Rainbow Falls Trail, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747, USA City, Zip, or Address Go

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Hidden Falls

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

0.3 miles W

Hidden 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

1.4 mi

Turtleback Falls

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

0.6 miles NW

Turtleback 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

backpack Backpacking Trail

Courthouse Falls

13.2 miles N

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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

3.1-4.3 mi

Farlow Gap

Canton, North Carolina

15.4 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

7.1 mi

Daniel Ridge Loop

Canton, North Carolina

15.4 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

0.8 mi

Daniel Ridge Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

16.4 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

Butter Gap / Trail #123

Brevard, North Carolina

16.5 miles NE

The 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

1.7 mi

Flat Laurel Creek

16.8 miles N

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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

horseback Horseback Trail

0.2-2.8 mi

Graveyard Fields

Brevard, North Carolina

17.2 miles N

Graveyard 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

Coontree Recreation Area

Brevard, North Carolina

17.6 miles NE

Coontree 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

Skinny Dip Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

17.7 miles NE

Skinny 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

Looking Glass Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

17.9 miles NE

Looking 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

Avery Creek / 327

Brevard, North Carolina

18.7 miles NE

The 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Thrift Cove

Brevard, North Carolina

18.7 miles NE

Start 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Davidson River Campground

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

18.8 miles NE

Davidson 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

camp Campsite

North Slope

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

19.0 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Bennett Gap / 138

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

19.2 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Big East Fork

Canton, North Carolina

20.7 miles N

Big 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

hike Hiking Trail

swim Swimming Hole

kayak Kayaking Area

backpack Backpacking Trail

Pilot Cove Loop Trail

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

20.9 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

South Mills River Trail

Canton, North Carolina

23.6 miles NE

This 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

hike Hiking Trail

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

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