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Looking Glass Falls: Photogenic 30ft wide fall Lake Powhatan: Open April-Oct. Offers 98 sites. Trails drops unbroken more than 60ft over a rock cliff, four A limited number with electricity. Trails accessible from miles north of Visitor Center alongside US276. Park campground. Accessible fishing pier. Swimming. Beach. along US276. Overlook and steps to base of falls. Large picnic area. Day-use fee. Showers. Flush toilets. Approximately 120 designated and maintained Dump station. Firewood available. recreation trails covering over 380 miles in the Moore Cove Falls: 50ft waterfall that falls over a district offer a wide variety of difficulty and Pisgah Ranger District terrain, with many trails open to horses and ledge, easy 0.7 mile hike from US276. Go north of Visi- North Mills River: Open year-round. Offers 28 non-motorized bikes. tor Center (1 mile north of ). Ap- sites. Some sites on river. Fishing. Adjacent large pic- proaching concrete bridge with adjoining wooden foot- nic area. Day-use fee. Flush toilets (vault toilets in win- Points of Interest bridge and nearby bulletin board, park on paved right ter). Showers (not in winter). Dump station. No water Hunting & Fishing shoulder. Cross footbridge, follow trail upstream. or reservations available in winter. Pisgah Visitor Information Center: Hunting and fishing are allowed on National Courthouse Falls: Courthouse Creek drops 45ft A “must” stop for more Forest lands in accordance with state regula- into a large pool in picturesque cove. Moderate 20 mi- Sunburst: Open April-Oct. Offers 10 sites. Fishing. information about the Dis- tions. nute round trip hike from gravel road. From intersec- Adjacent small picnic area. Day-use fee. Flush toilets. trict. Located along US tion of NC215 and FS140 (2.6 miles north of SR1328, No showers. No dump station. For more information on hunting safety tips visit 276 in the Ranger Station. Clinic Rd; or 5.3 miles south of ); www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc and search “Hunting Safety”. Accessible information Drive 3 miles to trailhead—small pull-off just beyond Wolf Ford: Open year-round. Offers 13 desk, hands–on exhibits, creek crossing. Walk 0.2 miles down trail, beyond falls sites. First come, first-served. Vault toilets. Al- Wilderness Areas educational film, gift shop to a narrow trail bearing sharply back to left; then to lows equestrian campers and regular campers. and restrooms. Winter base of falls. Hours: M-F 8-4:30 (closed Shining Rock and Middle holidays). Peak Season Hours: M-Sat 9-5 Sun.– limited Prong are congressionally Multiple, Roadside Camping hours Free. 828-877-3265. Jackson Falls/Daniel Ridge Falls: designated Wilderness Are- nearly vertical cascades totaling about 100ft. Easy, 25- Roadside Camping is first come, first-served. as intended to offer a primi- minute round trip from gravel road. Go 3.6 miles north tive outdoor experience. Cradle of Forestry in America: Historic site from Visitor Ctr, make first left turn (FS475). Drive 3.9 Allowed ONLY on gravel roads where designated of the first forestry school in America. Your experience by camping sign. Leave No Trace rules apply. Trails are not signed or miles to parking area at second gated road on right. blazed, so use of map and begins with the Forest Discovery Center’s interactive Park without blocking gate. Falls are approx. 0.4 miles compass are essential. To exhibits and the new film “There’s Magic at the Cradle.” away, beyond gate and river, on logging road. Primitive Camping maintain wilderness quality, From there, over 3 miles of paved accessible trails allow no more than 10 people you to visit historic buildings, see an old logging loco- Slick Rock Falls: Attractive 30ft waterfall. Easy Primitive camping is allowed at least ¼ mile away per group are allowed at any time. NO CAMPFIRES motive, watch visiting local crafters, and more. Gift 200ft walk from gravel rd. Go 3.6 miles north from from any road or parking area open to public vehicle are permitted (camp stoves are allowed). Mountain shop and café. Open mid-Apr. to early Nov. from 9-5 Visitor Ctr. to first left turn (FS475). Go 1½ miles to travel and outside of any developed recreation sites. bikes or wheeled carts may not be used. daily. Admission fee. Information or group rates: 828- gravel road intersection just beyond Pisgah Center for Leave No Trace rules apply. 877-3130. Wildlife Education. Bear right on FS475B, travel 1.1 Black Bears miles to small pull-off on right, at trailhead with bulletin : Looking Glass Creek cascades 60ft board. Walk up steps and then about 40 yards up trail, Group Camping Areas Bears by nature are opportunists. Food odors and im- over a broad, smooth rock from which point falls are visible to the right; short side properly stored garbage will attract bears to into a 8ft deep pool. Visitors trail leads about 25yds to falls. Group camping areas are by reservation only, year- campgrounds and picnic sites. Although they are natu- may slide down at their own round. Call 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) or visit rally afraid of humans, the animals lose this fear as risk. Observation deck 2 large cas- www.recreation.gov. All have water pumps and vault Waterfalls of Graveyard Fields: they begin to associate human scents with the reward available. Short 150-250 toilets. Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings cades on Yellowstone Prong, near panoramic settings. of food. Protect yourself and protect the black bears by yds walk on a paved path only. Moderate hikes from Graveyard Fields parking area, storing trash and food in safe locations when you visit a from the parking area. Sea- Blue Ridge Parkway MP419. For Upper Falls, take trail national forest. sonal fee charged when life- from left end of parking lot for 1hr round trip hike. Go White Pines: Two walk-in areas, both on creek guards, restrooms and about 1 mile, crossing bridge; take spur trail to left, via footbridges. Max group size is 30 people per area. -Make noise to avoid surprising a bear. changing rooms are availa- then about ½ mile to falls. For Second (Lower) Falls, Kuykendall: Vehicles cross creek to camping area; -Keep a clean camp site by properly disposing of food ble. Picnicking and drinking alcohol are prohibited. take trail from right end of lot for 20-minute round trip be cautious in high water. Max group size is 60 people. scraps and garbage. hike. Follow paved trail to and across bridge; take spur Cove Creek: Vehicles cross creek to two areas; be -Do not leave food or garbage inside fire rings, grills or Forest Heritage Nat’l Scenic Byway: trail to right, then 60-step wooden stairway to base of cautious in high water. Max group size is 60 people per around your site. A 79-mile highway loop (US276, NC215, and US64) falls. area. -Never leave food coolers unattended. offers many views of the district’s great scenery. Al- most 18 miles of this route has been designated a Na- Wash Creek: Area designed for equestrian -If bear-proof containers are not available, store food and garbage inside a hard-top vehicle or trailer. Never tional Scenic Byway. Guide pamphlet available at Visi- use; max group size 30 people. Developed Campgrounds store food inside of a tent. tor Center. Most sites at these four developed campgrounds are -If necessary, attempt to scare the animal away with first-come, first-served; Picnic Areas loud shouts, by banging pots together, or throwing Bent Creek Experimental Forest: 5,500 however, you can make rocks and sticks at it. acres designated for research conducted by the USDA reservations (with service Sycamore Flats: 40 -Never run away from a bear—back away slowly and Forest Service Southern Research Station to develop fee) at all campgrounds, picnic tables and a picnic shel- make lots of noise. strategies for healthy and sustainable forestry. Trail except Sunburst, by call- ter, which is available for res- maps available at Visitor Center. ing toll free 877-444-6777 ervation at 877-444-6777 or For more tips, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc, click on (TDD 877-833-6777) or www.recreation.gov. Fishing "Read about Bear Safety." Waterfalls visiting and access to Davidson River. www.recreation.gov. Pink Beds: 21 tables and The District is home to a 2 picnic shelters, one of which is reservable at 877-444- diversity of attractive water- Davidson River: 6777 or www.recreation.gov. Trails and open grassy falls; those marked on the Open all year. Offers 161 area for enjoyment. map (see inside) are de- This publication is sponsored in part by the Transylvania County Tourism sites, some are reservable and some have electricity. 10 tables. Fishing platform. River ac- scribed on the following Coontree: Development Authority. Trails accessible from campground. Numerous sites on cess. page. Waterfalls can be river. Fishing. Showers. Flush toilets. Dump station. *Numerous picnic tables along US276 below This publication is sponsored in part by the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive dangerous. Stay away Firewood available. the Blue Ridge Parkway. Association. from the top of falls and keep off wet rocks. 2 3 4 1

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From From waterfall to water glass: The abundance of water on the district does more than create waterfalls serves serves as the source of drinking water for several nearby communities.

Wolf Ford Campground The The Pisgah Ranger District is

Did you know? managed to provide multiple uses of the land. In addition to managed for ecosystem recreation, protection, health, water wildlife district quality habitat, and more. timber lands production are

Major district landmarksand points interest of shown are theon map below. Shining Rock Wilderness 6,410 ft— 6,410

Middle Prong Wilderness The PisgahThe Ranger District’s breathtaking scenery and natural attractions many offer opportunities enjoy the to outdoors. Managed acres: ~162,241 Miles trails: of ~380 Acres wilderness:of ~25,943 Miles open roads: of 91 Highest elevation: Lowest elevation: 2,000 near ft, the NC Arboretum District Fun Facts: Facts: Fun District        