Location: Pisgah Forest
Top Things to do in Pisgah Forest
The 6 Best Waterfalls in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina (NC)
Pisgah Forest is an unincorporated community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2100 feet (640 m) along U.S. Route 64, northeast of Brevard. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from the Asheville Airport. The community lies in an area noted for its many waterfalls and white squirrels. Pisgah Forest is a popular retirement area, at least partly because of the many hiking trails and trout streams of the nearby Pisgah National Forest and the DuPont State Forest.
Restaurants in Pisgah Forest
1. Cove Creek Falls
2. Sliding Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 897 reviews
Waterfall slide, sending 11,000 gallons of water down a huge rock each minute.
Reviewed By TheRobinsons57 - Pembroke Pines, United States
This place always delivers fun, and you must slide down the rocks aleast once in your life.. Was here three years ago. And nothing change except now there charge to use the restroom thsts a bummer.. .
3. Looking Glass Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By WaterfallLover007 - Greeneville, United States
Beautiful roadside waterfall. There is an upper viewing platform that is wheelchair accessible. Next to the platform are stairs that you can take down to the base of the waterfall. There's a small spot in the middle of the stairs with another area you can view the waterfall from if you want a closer look without going all the way to the bottom.
4. Courthouse Falls
5. Moore Cove Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By noeloni - Sarasota, United States
We are a family of 4 - we have a 7 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. We have never ever been hiking before! We are from Florida where there are no mountains, and where being outdoors is unpleasant most of the year. So this was a first for us, and we really didn’t know what to expect. I knew my 7 year old would do great, but I was worried about how difficult it could be for the 2 year old. We chose this trail based on the reviews here, stating it was an easy hike & good for families with children, plus of course the beautiful pics posted of the waterfall. Well, I’m pleased to report all 4 of us had an absolute blast and this 1st experience with hiking was the highlight of our NC vacation! We all fell in love with hiking, and with the area surrounding Asheville, so we cannot wait to visit again & go on more hikes! It took us approximately 30 minutes to get to the waterfall, and I believe it’s about 3/4 of a mile each way, for a total of 1 hour round-trip. Plus whatever time you spend taking pics and enjoying the 50 foot waterfall before heading back! It’s gorgeous. We had so much fun along the way, tons of neat stuff to see throughout the forest, and my 2 year old had no trouble with the trail at all. I was so impressed with her! The path is mostly very wide and easy to navigate and very few inclines. The temperature in March was so cool & comfortable, it was approximately 50 degrees and perfect!! So don’t be scared to go on this trail if you’re inexperienced, or if you have a toddler in tow. You’ll love it and your kids will too!
6. Daniel Ridge Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jmpncsu - Raleigh, United States
Daniel Ridge Falls is also known as Toms Spring Falls and Jackson Falls. Toms Spring Falls seems the most appropriate since its on Toms Spring Branch. The hike is an easy 1-mile round trip on a gated forest road. From the parking area, follow the gated road over a big bridge over Davidson River and then stay right to stay on this road (FR-5046). The waterfall is on the left and easily visible from the road. There's a scramble path that leads right up to the waterfall for a close up view. The water can be low at times so best to visit after a good rain. There's also an upper waterfall and you can see both on a 4-mile loop. Continue on FR-5046 past the main waterfall for 1.5 miles and the road will pass by the upper waterfall. It's about 40 feet over a black rock face. Continue on the road past the upper falls and turn left on Daniel Ridge Loop Trail to come back out by the first waterfall.
