124 Things to do near Rainbow Falls
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Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
0.3 miles WHidden 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 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
0.6 miles NWTurtleback 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
Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
5.4 miles NWDevils Elbow trail #448 runs up to the knob of the same name and connects to trail #450 and trail #474, the main Panthertown Valley thoroughfare. Some sections are old forest road while...
Mountain Bike
Panthertown Valley
Glenville, North Carolina
7.3 miles NWPantertown Valley is a network of trails ranging from old fire roads to double track to super tight singletrack. There's 35 miles of total trails in the valley, but bikes are limited...
Mountain Bike
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
7.4 miles NWBlackrock starts from the western most trailhead for Panthertown Valley off of Breedlove Road. From there it climbs steeply up and over a miniature mountain, with some options to access...
Mountain Bike
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
8.6 miles WSwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
Swim
Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
9.5 miles SESwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
Swim
New Vista Rd
Brevard, North Carolina
9.6 miles NEGeneral Fire road with a nice view accross the valley
Mountain Bike
Buckhorn Gap / 103
Brevard, North Carolina
9.7 miles NEYou can access the bottom of this trail from FS 477, or the top of it from gated road 5058. Much of this trail is classic Pisgah singletrack, complete with gnar and creek crossings, but...
Mountain Bike
Buckwheat Knob / 122
Brevard, North Carolina
9.7 miles NEThe last of "Satan's Staircase," this is a crazy-steep push up to the top of Buckwheat Knob. Once to the top of the knob, the trail flattens out a little, climbs a little more...
Mountain Bike
Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
11.3 miles NSeveral swimming holes in lakes along RT 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee. For details... Bathing suits: Optional at most places, very remote
Swim
Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
11.3 miles NSeveral swimming holes near the NE border of the Great Smoky Mtns N. P. in the Big Creek Recreation Area on the TN-NC border. NOTE: The National Park Service will not allow you to...
Swim
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
Coontree
Brevard, North Carolina
14.9 miles NEThis trail is 3.7 miles one-way. This trail is a gnarly, steep hike-a-bike in one direction and a steep, technical descent the other. Prepare to get your butt kicked!...
Mountain Bike
Tamassee DAR School
Tamassee, South Carolina
15.1 miles SShort course at Daughters of the American Revolution school for disadvantaged youth. Open to public. Private (No Fee)
Disc Golf 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
15.4 miles NEThis 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 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
15.4 miles NEThis 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
Brushy Creek
Brevard, North Carolina
15.5 miles NEIt is a loop in the sense that it breaks off of the main Bracken Mt. Trail and re-connects with the Bracken Mt. Trail via Mackey Ridge Trail. Head uphill and you are on your way to the...
Mountain Bike 2.6 mi
Bracken Preserve
Brevard, North Carolina
15.5 miles NEThis is the main trail within Bracken Preserve. Beginning at the parking area at the end of Pinnacle Drive, and connecting with Forest Service road 475-C in Pisgah National Forest. This trail...
Mountain Bike
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
15.6 miles NEMost people in this neck of the woods will head straight to Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls, but the locals go to Whaleback on the Davidson River above the fish hatchery. A massive slab of...
Swim
