130 Things to do near Coontree
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Horse Cove Gap Loop / FS 475C
Brevard, North Carolina
1.9 miles NA 12-mile round-trip mountain bike ride near Brevard on forest road and singletrack through Horse Cove Gap, with views of Looking Glass Rock, Pilot Rock, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
1.9 miles NAn easy half-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to a 150-foot waterfall known by three names — most impressive after rain, modest in dry spells, with an optional 4-mile loop to the top.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
1.9 miles NButter Gap Trail in Pisgah Forest climbs about 1,000 feet and connects to FS 471D — the western fork is open to mountain bikes, with seasonal bike access on part of the route.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
2.1 miles NWA horseshoe of massive bedrock around a deep, green swimming hole where Cove Creek meets the Davidson River — locals' quiet answer to crowded Sliding Rock.
Swim
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
2.4 miles NWThree perfectly rounded pot holes — the Pisgah Forest's finest — stack up to 12 feet deep in sun-drenched pools that are best described as nature's own jacuzzi collection.
Swim
Brushy Creek
Brevard, North Carolina
2.5 miles SEWell-built singletrack deep in a mountain cove forest near Pisgah, looping off Bracken Mountain with fun flow in any direction.
Mountain Bike 2.6 mi
Bracken Preserve
Brevard, North Carolina
2.5 miles SETight switchbacks and 1,000 ft of elevation gain lead to a high ridge in Pisgah National Forest, followed by about 4 miles of flowing downhill singletrack.
Mountain Bike 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
2.7 miles NWOne of Pisgah's most technical downhills — a minefield of boulders dropping 2,000 feet in 3 miles, best ridden as part of the Fish Hatchery loop.
Hike, Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
2.7 miles NWA classic short Pisgah loop with moderate technical riding, a rocky downhill roller coaster, two waterfalls, and multiple route options to tailor the adventure.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
2.8 miles NEA scenic picnic area on the Davidson River with direct access to calm, deep water for swimming and fishing — plus the 3.7-mile Coontree Loop Trail through Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
3.1 miles NEA cascading 60-foot waterfall over mossy stone with a wading pool below — just a short, beautiful walk from Pisgah Highway in Brevard, stunning in any season.
Hike, Swim 0.1 mi
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
3.1 miles NEOne of North Carolina's most popular and accessible waterfalls — the 60-foot Looking Glass Falls drops roadside along the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway in Pisgah National Forest, with easy viewing from the parking area or a short walk.
Swim 2.3 mi
Cove Creek
Canton, North Carolina
3.6 miles NA fast, fun descent on Cove Creek Trail near Canton after a gravel forest road climb — cool rock sections at the top and rustic log bridges midway down.
Mountain Bike
Brevard College Disc Golf Course
Brevard, North Carolina
4.0 miles EOpen and long with nearby mountain views, wind usually a factor, and a signature 'top-o-tha-world' hole at #12 — five holes even bring creek and wetlands into play.
Disc Golf
Avery Creek / 327
Brevard, North Carolina
4.2 miles NEClassic Pisgah-style singletrack: 3.2 miles of rutted, technical descent from a four-way junction with stream crossings, muck, and hidden flowy sections under a massive tree canopy.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
4.3 miles NEAbout 750 feet of elevation, red-blazed trail through Thrift Cove, and five back-to-back jump whoops that are among the best you'll find anywhere — worth lapping repeatedly.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
4.4 miles EA year-round campground in Pisgah National Forest just four miles from Brevard and less than an hour from Asheville, with shaded loops, hiking trails, waterfalls, and fishing spots nearby.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Brevard Bike Path
Brevard, North Carolina
4.5 miles NEA paved bike path in Brevard connecting downtown to the Pisgah National Forest — a scenic, practical ride that also links to Oskar Blues Brewery and Davidson River Campground.
Mountain Bike
North Slope
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
4.5 miles NEA seasonal mountain bike trail near Pisgah Forest open only October 15 to April 15, with impossible climbs, river sections, great mountain views, and tricky roots and bridges on the descent.
Hike, Mountain Bike
FS 5058
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
4.5 miles NEA gated gravel road climb in Pisgah Forest that many riders use as a steady ascent to access serious singletrack descents — park near the horse barns off FS 477.
Mountain Bike
