124 Things to do near Rainbow Falls
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Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
0.3 miles WJust a few steps off the Horsepasture River trail, Hidden Falls drops less than ten feet into an idyllic boulder-rimmed pool — a serene and easy family swimming hole.
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
0.6 miles NWTurtleback Falls' dome-shaped slide drops riders 10 feet into the Chug Hole pool, but wait for calm currents — strong flows have swept swimmers downriver over 125-foot Rainbow Falls.
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
5.4 miles NWA mountain bike trail connecting to Panthertown Valley's main thoroughfare, with sections of old forest road and narrow singletrack climbing to Devils Elbow Knob.
Mountain Bike
Panthertown Valley
Glenville, North Carolina
7.3 miles NWA 35-mile trail network in Panthertown Valley near Glenville with 19 miles of mountain biking, granite cliff vistas, mixed terrain from fire roads to tight singletrack, and rock climbing on the cliffs.
Mountain Bike
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
7.4 miles NWA steep challenging climb over a miniature mountain in Panthertown Valley, rewarded by a bomber descent down the backside — one of the better efforts-to-payoff ratios in the area.
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 NEA general fire road with a nice view across the valley near Brevard, NC.
Mountain Bike
Buckhorn Gap / 103
Brevard, North Carolina
9.7 miles NEClassic Pisgah singletrack with technical sections, creek crossings, and old road beds — a 5.2-mile one-way trail combinable with nearby routes like Avery Creek.
Mountain Bike
Buckwheat Knob / 122
Brevard, North Carolina
9.7 miles NEThe final pitch of Satan's Staircase near Brevard — a 1.5-mile crazy-steep push to Buckwheat Knob, then a fast and furious descent to Avery Creek.
Mountain Bike
Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
11.3 miles NSeveral remote swimming holes near the TN-NC border in the Big Creek Recreation Area of the Great Smoky Mountains — very secluded, and dogs are not allowed on the trail.
Swim
Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
11.3 miles NSeveral remote swimming holes in lakes along Route 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee — bathing suits optional at most spots, given how far off the beaten path they are.
Swim
Courthouse Falls
13.2 miles N
A gorgeous 45-foot waterfall streams into a stunning blue-green pool in a greenery-covered cliff cove — just a 3/4-mile easy hike from the parking lot, open year-round.
Hike, Swim
Coontree
Brevard, North Carolina
14.9 miles NEA gnarly 3.7-mile one-way trail near Brevard — a steep hike-a-bike one direction and a steep, technical descent the other; prepare to get your legs worked.
Mountain Bike
Tamassee DAR School
Tamassee, South Carolina
15.1 miles SA short, welcoming disc golf course open to the public at the Daughters of the American Revolution school in Tamassee, South Carolina.
Disc Golf 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
15.4 miles NEOne 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
15.4 miles NEA 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
Brushy Creek
Brevard, North Carolina
15.5 miles NEWell-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
15.5 miles NETight 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
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
15.6 miles NEA 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
