Mount Pisgah

Mountain

Haywood County, NC

Mount Pisgah offers a steep forest hike to a 5,721-foot summit with an observation platform and clear-day views toward Asheville and surrounding peaks.

  • summit hikes
  • Blue Ridge Parkway visitors
  • mountain views from an observation platform

Utah Mountain

Mountain

Waynesville, NC

Mountain Home Properties searches Western North Carolina MLS listings for mountain cabins, horse farms, land, luxury homes, and commercial properties.

  • buying a mountain cabin in Western North Carolina
  • searching for horse farms or large land tracts
  • buying luxury homes in Asheville and surrounding communities

Mt Cammerer

Mountain

Cocke County, NC

Mt Cammerer offers an 11-plus-mile summit hike to a 4,928-foot peak with a restored stone fire lookout and 360-degree mountain views.

  • Hikers seeking a long summit trek in the Great Smoky Mountains
  • Visitors wanting 360-degree views from a historic stone fire lookout
  • Hikers comfortable with a steep three-mile climb on Low Gap Trail

Great Smoky Mountains

Mountain

Clyde, NC

Great Smoky Mountains spans the Tennessee–North Carolina border and contains approximately 187,000 acres of old-growth forest.

  • Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Exploring a mountain range along the Tennessee–North Carolina border
  • Viewing old-growth forest

Mountain in nearby counties

FAQ

Which mountain is better for a shorter summit hike near the Blue Ridge Parkway?

Mount Pisgah is accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 407.6 and offers a steep forest climb to a 5,721-foot summit. The available information does not provide a specific trail distance.

Which mountain hike has the best panoramic viewpoint?

Mt Cammerer has a restored octagonal stone fire lookout with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Pigeon River Gorge.

Are these mountain hikes suitable for people who avoid steep climbs?

Mount Pisgah includes steep climbs and log steps, while Mt Cammerer has a steep initial climb and an 11-plus-mile round trip. Neither is described as suitable for flat or low-elevation walking.

What can I see from Mount Pisgah?

On clear days, the observation platform provides views toward Asheville, Cold Mountain, Looking Glass Rock, and Frying Pan Mountain. The trail also passes rhododendron, mountain laurel, hardwood forest, and seasonal flowers.