128 Things to do near Canton, NC 28716
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Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
3.6 miles SEHeavy forest, multiple waterfalls, and a river that shifts from white rapids to calm swimming holes along Big East Fork in Pisgah National Forest — great for kayaking, camping, and swimming year-round.
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
4.7 miles SWSunburst is a refreshing mountain getaway along the West Fork of the Pigeon River in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest, tucked into the high, forested country south of Canton and...
Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
5.5 miles STwo cascading waterfalls — a swimmable Lower Falls just 1/3 mile from the road, and a more challenging Upper Falls on a 3.5-mile wildflower loop — make this a must-see hike.
Hike, Swim 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
5.5 miles SW
A 3.18-mile multi-use trail following Flat Laurel Creek through colorful rock formations and forest, with distant views of Sam Knob and a small waterfall — open year round.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
5.6 miles SA cascading waterfall with multiple clear pools for wading and swimming, a 6-foot jumping spot, and an easy 3/4-mile forested walk from the Blue Ridge Parkway — swimmers should mind fast water and slippery rocks.
Hike, Swim
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
5.7 miles SEA short 1.8-mile singletrack loop in Pisgah Forest with steep, tight turns and one of the best ridge views in Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Bethel Elementary School
Waynesville, North Carolina
6.1 miles NA disc golf course on a beautiful Southern Appalachian campus in Waynesville with views of Cold Mountain — best played after school or on weekends.
Disc Golf
Pink Beds
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
6.8 miles EMostly flat, creek-crossing beginner trails winding 3.3 miles one-way through the scenic seclusion of Pisgah's Pink Beds area — a great warm-up or cool-down ride.
Mountain Bike
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
6.8 miles EAn easy out-and-back following the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings leading to the historic Cantrell Lodge site — with a steep, technical river-access option.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.3 mi
Cove Creek
Canton, North Carolina
6.9 miles SA 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
Meadowbrook Elementary Disc Golf Course
Canton, North Carolina
8.1 miles NA free disc golf course set among the Southern Appalachians with long and short tees, dual baskets, and a mix of open and wooded holes — open to the public after 5 p.m. and on weekends.
Disc Golf 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
8.1 miles SA 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 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
8.1 miles SOne 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
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
8.3 miles SThree 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 2.2 mi
Pilot Cove / Slate Rocks / 102
Canton, North Carolina
8.5 miles EA beautiful descent with stream crossings, a waterfall, and some downed trees along the way — not heavily trafficked, but the scenery makes it worth it.
Mountain Bike
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
8.5 miles SA 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 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
8.9 miles SEAn 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
8.9 miles SEA 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
8.9 miles SEOne 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
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
8.9 miles SEButter 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
