The Haywood County area has a lot to offer to the outdoor enthusiast.
- Hiking
Dupont State Forest
Situated between Hendersonville and Brevard, Dupont State Forest is 10,400 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls. The Forest contains four major and several smaller waterfalls and approximately 80 miles of dirt roads for hiking, equestrian activities and mountain biking.
http://www.dupontforest.comPisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah and is divided into four ranger districts. Some of the top destinations include the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Mt. Pisgah, Looking Glass Falls and the Pisgah Fish Hatchery.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park is North Carolina’s newest state park west of Asheville, NC. Gorges State Park is a unique environment that boasts one of the largest concentrations of rare plant species in the United States.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.html - Water Recreation
Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah and is divided into four ranger districts. Some of the top destinations include the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Mt. Pisgah, Looking Glass Falls and the Pisgah Fish Hatchery.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park is North Carolina’s newest state park west of Asheville, NC. Gorges State Park is a unique environment that boasts one of the largest concentrations of rare plant species in the United States.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.htmlThe French Broad River & The Davidson River
French Broad River consists of 210 miles of winding stream and rapids through Western North Carolina. The third-oldest river in the world (after the Nile and New Rivers), the French Broad offers visitors year-round recreational activities.
Located four miles from downtown Brevard, The Davidson River has been rated one of the top 100 wild trout streams in the United States and is great for fly fishing.
http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com/ - Horseback Riding
Dupont State Forest
Situated between Hendersonville and Brevard, Dupont State Forest is 10,400 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls. The Forest contains four major and several smaller waterfalls and approximately 80 miles of dirt roads for hiking, equestrian activities and mountain biking.
http://www.dupontforest.comPisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah and is divided into four ranger districts. Some of the top destinations include the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Mt. Pisgah, Looking Glass Falls and the Pisgah Fish Hatchery.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/ - Fishing
Dupont State Forest
Situated between Hendersonville and Brevard, Dupont State Forest is 10,400 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls. The Forest contains four major and several smaller waterfalls and approximately 80 miles of dirt roads for hiking, equestrian activities and mountain biking.
http://www.dupontforest.comPisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah and is divided into four ranger districts. Some of the top destinations include the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Mt. Pisgah, Looking Glass Falls and the Pisgah Fish Hatchery.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park is North Carolina’s newest state park west of Asheville, NC. Gorges State Park is a unique environment that boasts one of the largest concentrations of rare plant species in the United States.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.htmlThe French Broad River & The Davidson River
French Broad River consists of 210 miles of winding stream and rapids through Western North Carolina. The third-oldest river in the world (after the Nile and New Rivers), the French Broad offers visitors year-round recreational activities.
Located four miles from downtown Brevard, The Davidson River has been rated one of the top 100 wild trout streams in the United States and is great for fly fishing.
http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com/ - Mountain Biking
Dupont State Forest
Situated between Hendersonville and Brevard, Dupont State Forest is 10,400 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls. The Forest contains four major and several smaller waterfalls and approximately 80 miles of dirt roads for hiking, equestrian activities and mountain biking.
http://www.dupontforest.comPisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah and is divided into four ranger districts. Some of the top destinations include the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Mt. Pisgah, Looking Glass Falls and the Pisgah Fish Hatchery.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park is North Carolina’s newest state park west of Asheville, NC. Gorges State Park is a unique environment that boasts one of the largest concentrations of rare plant species in the United States.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.html - Golf
Six area courses include Laurel Ridge, Maggie Valley Resort, Iron Tree, Waynesville Country Club, Springdale Country Club and Lake Junaluska.
- Skiing
Western North Carolina is home to many ski areas and resorts. Whether you’re a novice snow bunny or Black Diamond skier, you’ll find a mountain slope to match your skill level. There are also options for the snowboarders or tubers in the group.
- Skiing & Snowboarding
Beech Mountain
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC
800.438.2093
http://www.skibeech.com/Cataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC
800.768.0285
http://www.cataloochee.com/Hawksnest
2058 Skyland Drive, Banner Elk, NC
800.822.4295
http://www.skihawk.com/Sapphire Valley
4000 HWY 64 West, Sapphire, NC
828.743.1169
http://www.skisapphire.com/Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill, NC
800.817.4111
http://www.skiwolfridgenc.com/ - Snow Tubing
Hawksnest
2058 Skyland Drive, Banner Elk, NC
800.822.4295
http://www.skihawk.com/Moonshine Mountain
Willow Road, Hendersonville, NC
828.696.0333
http://www.moonshinemountain.com/Scaly Mountain
PO Box 339, Scaly Mountain, NC
828.526.3737
http://www.scalymountain.com/
Winter Sports
