The Mountain Pedal Bike House Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
DuPont State Forest is only a 5 minute drive and offers over 80 miles of trails for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. Visit the Land of Waterfalls where scenes of Then Hunger Games and The Last of the Mohicans were filmed. Shred some gnarly trails on your mountain bike or hike to your hearts delight. There are trails for all level of bikers and hikers. Didn’t bring a bike? Rent one at one of the local bike shops in town! Plenty of bird watching opportunities as well.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadDuPont State Forest is only a 5 minute drive and offers over 80 miles of trails for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. Visit the Land of Waterfalls where scenes of Then Hunger Games and The Last of the Mohicans were filmed. Shred some gnarly trails on your mountain bike or hike to your hearts delight. There are trails for all level of bikers and hikers. Didn’t bring a bike? Rent one at one of the local bike shops in town! Plenty of bird watching opportunities as well.
Pisgah National Forest is well known for its amazing mountain biking and hiking trails. It has many beautiful views and has enjoyed cameos in many films, including Cold Mountain. It is also a favorite fly fishing spot for many looking for a fresh catch of our Carolina Rainbow Trout. Tubing, splashing, camping, waterfalls, caves, and even horseback riding - Pisgah National Forest has lots to offer!
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest is well known for its amazing mountain biking and hiking trails. It has many beautiful views and has enjoyed cameos in many films, including Cold Mountain. It is also a favorite fly fishing spot for many looking for a fresh catch of our Carolina Rainbow Trout. Tubing, splashing, camping, waterfalls, caves, and even horseback riding - Pisgah National Forest has lots to offer!
Enjoy a dip in the peaceful Fawn Lake during summertime or hike on up to the airstrip and enjoy a beautiful view! Great trail running, hiking, and mountain biking.
6 locals recommend
Fawn Lake Access Area
3051 Reasonover RdEnjoy a dip in the peaceful Fawn Lake during summertime or hike on up to the airstrip and enjoy a beautiful view! Great trail running, hiking, and mountain biking.
Favorite local bike shop that also serves local beer on tap! Find all your hiking, camping, and biking gear in one place. Bike rental available and mechanics on site. You can usually find a food truck parked outside for yummy bites. If you get lucky, you can catch The Velvet Cup coffee truck parked out front for a quick pick me up or fresh mini donuts.
98 locals recommend
The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
11 Mama's PlFavorite local bike shop that also serves local beer on tap! Find all your hiking, camping, and biking gear in one place. Bike rental available and mechanics on site. You can usually find a food truck parked outside for yummy bites. If you get lucky, you can catch The Velvet Cup coffee truck parked out front for a quick pick me up or fresh mini donuts.
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Majestic waterfall and nice little watering hole.
Moore Cove Falls
Easy, enjoyable hike approximately 1 mile out and back.
A moderate level 6 mile hike that leads up to the top of Looking Glass Rock and an amazing view. I hope you’re not afraid of heights! 😉
37 locals recommend
Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
A moderate level 6 mile hike that leads up to the top of Looking Glass Rock and an amazing view. I hope you’re not afraid of heights! 😉
A great state park only a few minutes drive, in South Carolina, with many great trails!
145 locals recommend
Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center
8155 Geer HwyA great state park only a few minutes drive, in South Carolina, with many great trails!
Great easy trail approximately 1 mile out and back that leads to a local favorite waterfall and swimming hole.
48 locals recommend
Hooker Falls
Great easy trail approximately 1 mile out and back that leads to a local favorite waterfall and swimming hole.
Easy 3 mile out and back trail leading to a beautiful waterfall.
128 locals recommend
Triple Falls Trail
Easy 3 mile out and back trail leading to a beautiful waterfall.
A favorite local attraction! Slide down a waterfall and into a swimming hole! Entrance fees charged during summer.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
A favorite local attraction! Slide down a waterfall and into a swimming hole! Entrance fees charged during summer.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StVisit America’s largest home - historic house museum in Asheville.
Located up on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about a 45 minute drive that will leave you breathless! The drive up to this trail is definitely worth it! Follow directions along the Parkway and the entrance will be located to your right. Follow the road all the way until you find a small parking lot and bathrooms. Ask for the trail entrance if needed. The trail entrance may be hidden. The trail entrance is found on the right, after a gate. You should see a narrow path into the forest. You can hike this trail up on top of the Appalachian Mountain range for as long as you like - it really just goes on! Hikers have been known to hike this trail for days. A good hour or two should give you plenty of breathtaking views and enough photo opportunities to fill your memory card! This is a favorite and a must hike!
Tips:
- It’s always chillier up on the parkway! If it’s cold in Brevard, it’ll be colder up at this hike! Can be a bit windy too.
- The state closes the Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway during winter and extreme weather so check
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org
before heading out.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailLocated up on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about a 45 minute drive that will leave you breathless! The drive up to this trail is definitely worth it! Follow directions along the Parkway and the entrance will be located to your right. Follow the road all the way until you find a small parking lot and bathrooms. Ask for the trail entrance if needed. The trail entrance may be hidden. The trail entrance is found on the right, after a gate. You should see a narrow path into the forest. You can hike this trail up on top of the Appalachian Mountain range for as long as you like - it really just goes on! Hikers have been known to hike this trail for days. A good hour or two should give you plenty of breathtaking views and enough photo opportunities to fill your memory card! This is a favorite and a must hike!
Tips:
- It’s always chillier up on the parkway! If it’s cold in Brevard, it’ll be colder up at this hike! Can be a bit windy too.
- The state closes the Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway during winter and extreme weather so check
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org
before heading out.
The Parkway is a beautiful scenic road high up top of the Blue Ridge Mountains that extends for approximately 106 miles, from Cherokee, NC to Aston, VA. You can take the Parkway to Asheville, as it passes through. This is a very scenic route with many opportunities to stop and take in the views. During the winter months, the state will close the Parkway to automobiles and many cyclists enjoy riding the Parkway during this time.
For more information, visit
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Parkway is a beautiful scenic road high up top of the Blue Ridge Mountains that extends for approximately 106 miles, from Cherokee, NC to Aston, VA. You can take the Parkway to Asheville, as it passes through. This is a very scenic route with many opportunities to stop and take in the views. During the winter months, the state will close the Parkway to automobiles and many cyclists enjoy riding the Parkway during this time.
For more information, visit
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org
Food scene
Cedar Mountain Outpost
8431 Greenville HwyGreat local food nearby!
Amazing fine dining! The Eggplant Parmesan is delicious and they have a nice wine selection. They also have a nice indoor bar.
178 locals recommend
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyAmazing fine dining! The Eggplant Parmesan is delicious and they have a nice wine selection. They also have a nice indoor bar.
Amazing fine dining with a casual feel and cozy outside dining option. They have a great full bar with many craft beer options. A local favorite.
92 locals recommend
Jordan Street Cafe
48 W Jordan StAmazing fine dining with a casual feel and cozy outside dining option. They have a great full bar with many craft beer options. A local favorite.
Ecusta Brewing Company
451 Pisgah HwyGreat local brewery!
Amazing brewery with a great outdoor back porch experience. Good indoor fine dining and great beer tasting options. Brewery tours available.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayAmazing brewery with a great outdoor back porch experience. Good indoor fine dining and great beer tasting options. Brewery tours available.
Favorite local burrito shop for a filling and delicious quick bite!
24 locals recommend
Pescado's Burritos
265 N Broad StFavorite local burrito shop for a filling and delicious quick bite!
Brevard Brewing Company
63 E Main StLocal Brewery with a wide selection on tap.
QUIXOTE FINE CUISINE
43 S Broad StLocal favorite Mexican fine cuisine.
Local Necessities
Great place for printing, studying, or getting some work done.
6 locals recommend
Transylvania County Library
212 S Gaston StGreat place for printing, studying, or getting some work done.
Traveler advice
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