some are alongside the river. upgraded cabins feature full kitchens and/or fireplaces. it's 16 miles from hiking trails in the mountain bridge wilderness area cozy wood cabins have minifridges, air conditioning, and porches with rural views. on 176 wooded acres between the foot of the blue ridge mountains and french broad river, this woodsy resort for adults only is 2 miles from both highway 276 and silvermont mansion, a colonial revival mansion in a park. . there' are hiking and biking trails, as well as a bird sanctuary, a campfire spot, and a lake with fishing. minimum-stay rules apply Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 26
Art Loeb Trailhead (15 min) Several famous peaks are crossed on the route of this trail to the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp. DuPont State Recreational Forest (20 min) Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails. Jones Gap State Park (56 min) Natural setting of waterfalls, hiking trails & river trout fishing, plus a hands-on ecology center. Triple Falls (25 min) Trio of waterfalls cascading 120 ft. in forested state park, a setting in Last of the Mohicans. Looking Glass Falls (21 min) Photo-ready waterfall (named for a smooth rock that freezes) with a plunge pool & quick road access. Sassafras Mountain (29 min) The state's highest point, this peak offers varied trails & an observation deck with sweeping views. Pisgah National Forest (15 min) Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space. High Falls (39 min) 150-ft.-tall waterfall on the Little River with scenic deciduous forest & a nearby covered bridge. Sliding Rock (26 min) A low waterfall down a 60-ft.-long rock makes for a natural slide at this unique swimming hole. Graveyard Fields 418.8 (51 min) Picturesque nature trail leading to 2 cascading waterfalls, one with a popular swimming hole. Looking Glass Rock (30 min) Distinct 3,969-ft. monolith with a rounded granite face, a popular hiking & climbing destination. Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center (26 min) Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails. Hooker Falls (26 min) One of 4 waterfalls on 3 miles of river in state forest accessed by a trail. Caesars Head (26 min) 980m high mountain in the eponymous state park with over 60 miles of walking trails & waterfalls. Black Balsam Knob (52 min) 6,214-ft. mountaintop with 360° views, reached by a hike through balsam woods on the Art Loeb Trail. |