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Sliding Rock

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Moore Cove Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Moore Cove Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Pisgah Forest. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pisgah Forest featuring a cascade and forests

Looking Glass Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.

Shining Rock Wilderness

You can take time to visit Shining Rock Wilderness during your travels to Canton. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself.

Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Cradle of Forestry in America

Explore the great outdoors at Cradle of Forestry in America, a lovely green space in Pisgah Forest. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Best Lodging Options Near Cradle of Forestry

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

2228 Asheville Hwy Brevard NC

Springdale Resort

200 Golfwatch Rd Canton NC

Hampton Inn Brevard

275 Forest Gate Dr. Pisgah Forest NC

Pilot Cove Forest Lodging

319 Gateway Junction Dr Pisgah Forest NC

Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

185 Old Hendersonville Hwy Brevard NC

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