Mt Pisgah Summit

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Canton, NC

Mt Pisgah Summit is associated with the Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers 300 miles of trails plus hiking, camping, bicycling, and picnicking.

  • Hiking on Blue Ridge Parkway trails
  • Camping and picnicking along the Parkway
  • Bicycling in a scenic parkway setting

Pisgah Forest Riding Stables

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Brevard, NC

Pisgah Forest Stables offers guided horseback rides through Pisgah National Forest, including 1-, 2-, and 2.5-hour routes plus pony rides.

  • horseback rides in Pisgah National Forest
  • visitors seeking backwoods or mountaintop trail routes
  • families needing pony rides for children under age seven

Lake Toxaway Marine

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Lake Toxaway, NC

Lake Toxaway Marine Shop & Office has served the area since 1986 and provides Yamaha, Evinrude/Johnson, and Volvo Penta service plus boat rentals.

  • Lake Toxaway property owners needing boat rentals
  • Guests of Lake Toxaway property owners or the Greystone Inn seeking boat or watersports rentals
  • Owners needing Yamaha, Evinrude/Johnson, or Volvo Penta service

Dupont Forest High Falls

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Brevard, NC

High Falls, Dupont Falls is DuPont Forest's largest waterfall, with a 120-foot drop, overlook, and spur trail to its base.

  • Visitors seeking DuPont Forest's largest waterfall
  • A short 0.5-mile walk from the Visitor Center
  • Waterfall views from an overlook

Blue Ridge Adventures

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Pisgah Forest, NC

Blue Ridge Adventures runs Western North Carolina mountain-bike races, including Pisgah National Forest courses with chip timing, aid stations, and post-race meals.

  • Mountain bikers seeking timed races in Pisgah National Forest
  • First-time Pisgah racers seeking the shorter Sasquatch Scrambler course
  • Racers seeking a five-event Pisgah Triple Crown points series

WNC Flyer

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Brevard, NC

WNC Flyer offers four scenic cycling routes near Brevard, from half-metric rides to a century, with staffed rest stops and a post-ride party.

  • cyclists seeking a scenic Western North Carolina road ride
  • riders wanting multiple distance options from half-metric to century
  • first-time riders seeking marked routes, safety staff, and volunteers

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FAQ

How much do Pisgah Forest Riding Stables rides cost?

Published ride prices range from $60 to $150 per person, depending on the ride. Options include 1-hour, 2-hour, and 2.5-hour guided routes.

When are Pisgah Forest Riding Stables open for trail rides?

The stable's published operating season runs from April 1 through October 31. Pony rides for children under seven are available subject to availability.

Can I bring an outside boat to Lake Toxaway?

No. Lake Toxaway is a private lake with no public access, and outside boats are not permitted.

What should I look for when choosing a local mountain-bike race?

Check the course distance and climbing, participant limits, and included support. Blue Ridge Adventures' listed races include marked courses, chip timing, aid stations, EMTs, and post-race meals.