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Pisgah National Forest

566 Reviews

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Pisgah Forest, NC

+1 828-877-3350

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“Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education”

Growing up, we called this the Fish Hatchery, but it is so much more now! We took our 3 year old... read more

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Gray G

“Beautiful place, lots of hiking”

This is a great National Forest. Lots of opportunities to hike and be outside. Also many waterfalls... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

FranziRinDC

Washington DC, District of Columbia

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A park within easy driving distance from Hendersonville that offers hiking, camping and fishing.

5.0

566 reviews

Excellent85%
Very good12%
Average1%
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Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours

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Pisgah Forest, NC

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Gray G

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Reviewed yesterday

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Growing up, we called this the Fish Hatchery, but it is so much more now! We took our 3 year old and he had a BALL. The inside has snakes, lizards, turtles, and fish to check out. Then you walk on an easy and paved...More

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FranziRinDC

Washington DC, District of Columbia

242

Reviewed 3 days ago

Beautiful place, lots of hiking

This is a great National Forest. Lots of opportunities to hike and be outside. Also many waterfalls and waterholes to cool off. Bring bug spray and your map. Consider staying at Mt. Pisgah Campground - great value for $20 per site. Stop at the Country...More

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Doc P

5413

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Wow!

Really gorgeous. Where bug spray, and good hiking boots, and enjoy your day. It is humongous. Don't skip the fish hatchery.

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Michelle H

Glasgow

2818

Reviewed 1 week ago

Take Your Time

The drive through the Forest is wonderful. There are so many sights along the way. Take your time, take a lunch and take time to enjoy your surroundings.

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Vanessa M

Clermont, Florida

173

Reviewed 1 week ago

Magestic views in the mountains!

Experience nature and the wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains when you are traveling through Pisgah.

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wvlivingston

Brevard, North Carolina

419118

Reviewed 1 week ago

Unlimited hiking and many varied activities.

It could take years to hike (or bike) all the trails in Pisgah National Forest. Trails range from less than a mile to 70+ miles, each with its own uniqueness. Best waterfalls not requiring a hike: Looking Glass Falls. There are numerous falls each with...More

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Greg B

Burleson, Texas

544

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Wonderful place to spend the day

This National Forest is beautiful just like the others in the area. While driving through the Forest there are many places to stop and do a little sight seeing, go for a hike, have a picnic, or float down the river. It is a wonderful...More

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TrailDame

Charlotte, NC

9761

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Cat Gap Loop Trail in the Pisgah Forest

The Cat Gap Loop Trail is a 4.4 mile loop. The trailhead is accessible at the Pisgah Fish Hatchery Parking Lot. We started the trail clockwise and the entrance was at the very far end of the parking lot. As of yesterday there are no...More

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julio6925

Detroit, Michigan

45761

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Good fun for the kids and very pretty

This park has a lot for everyone. The waterfalls are pretty and the kids can play in them. Sliding rock is a great stop and worth the 3 bucks. We went all the way to the top and at the restaurant/hotel we had great views...More

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Missi C

127

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Some trails are good, some are bad.

We enjoyed Moore Cove Trail and picnicking by the river. However, I do not suggest the Pink Rodedendron Gardens. We walked a mile, smelled two dead things, and on a path that turns to a single footpath found only two rodedendron which were not blooming....More

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