John Rock
I’ve been meaning to hike to the top of John Rock for a while. It’s a side trail in the middle of Cat Gap Loop, which I hiked a couple of months ago. This was purely impulsive. I realized on … Continued
Art Loeb Trail (30.1 miles)
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile pathway through Pisgah National Forest that crosses four 6000-foot peaks and winds around the base of a fifth at Cold Mountain. I’m still shaking down my new gear, so I thought this would … Continued
Looking Glass Rock
Looking Glass Rock is one of the more famous peaks in Pisgah National Forest. Its bald, stone face is easily observed from the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is parking in a dedicated lot at the trailhead and along the road. … Continued
Burrells Ford Loop (12 miles)
I’m calling this the Burrells Ford Loop since the hike begins and ends in the public parking lot and campgrounds on Burrells Ford Road. The loop combines stretches of the Foothills Trail, the East Fork Trail, and the Chattooga Trail. … Continued
Little Bradley Falls
After being pleasantly surprised by the stunning views at Big Bradley Falls near Saluda, North Carolina, I finally got around to hiking to Little Bradley Falls in the same area. As with Big Bradley Falls, the pathway seems to be … Continued
Twin Falls Loop (Pisgah National Forest, 6.5 miles)
The Twin Falls area (not to be confused with Twin Falls in Pickens County, SC) features two 100-foot waterfalls that are very close to one another. The falls are in a well trafficked (but somewhat confusing) trail system in Pisgah … Continued
Pink Beds Loop (5 miles)
Pink Beds is a fun little recreation and picnic area in Pisgah National Forest. The parking lot is just past Cradle of Forestry heading northwest on US 276. It’s around four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway, about halfway … Continued
Cat Gap Loop (4.5 miles)
Cat Gap Loop is a well-populated hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. I dropped by the Sunday before Labor Day thinking that most tourists would be at one of the more popular trails in the area. … Continued
Daniel Ridge Falls Loop (4.5 miles)
Daniel Ridge Loop is one of the more enjoyable trails I’ve hiked in a while. The hike is in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It didn’t hurt that the temperature dropped into the mid-60s, which is rare for … Continued
Big Bradley Falls
Big Bradley Falls was a pleasant surprise. I hadn’t planned to hike, but I found myself awake very early on a Sunday morning. I figured that I could try to beat the heat by getting out there early. In truth, … Continued