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Activities

The Pisgah National Forest has a lot to offer other than climbing. There are countless mountain biking trails, hiking trails, swimming at sliding rock, and plenty of great fly fishing.

Mountain biking in PNF is fantastic. Many bikers enjoy the Black Mountain Trail. You can start behind the Pisgah stable and follow the logging rode uphill for a long way. Look for a sharp turn to the right. Take this until you come upon the Black Mountain Trail. Turn right and follow this uphill some more. I am usually sweating way before this point and have walked the bike a few times. Eventually, it does go downhill and you will enjoy a great ride. Be careful of hikers; this part of the trail is very popular and there has been more than one collision. For more information on mountain biking see Backcountry Outdoors on the corner of 276 and 64 or Sycamore Cycles on 64 next to the Fish Camp Restaurant.
http://www.sycamorecycles.com/icyclebikeraces.html
828.887.6790
112 New Hendersonville HWY
Pisgah Forest NC

Sliding Rock is a popular swimming hole run by the PNF. For a dollar per person you get the opportunity to freeze as you slide down a natural cascade some 60 feet into an icy water bath, while onlookers take pictures of your expressions. This is the best way to cool off after climbing. Take 276 west past Looking Glass Falls. Sliding Rock is about 15 minutes past the falls on the left. There is a PNF sign at the entrance.

Hiking abounds in the PNF. One of the best places to start is the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education / Fish Hatchery. This is located about 6 miles from the entrance to the PNF. Follow 276 W until you cross Looking Glass Creek. There is a sign at a left turn indicating the Center / Fish Hatchery. Turn left and follow this road until you see the center on your left. As you turn into the parking lot you will see John’s Rock. There is an excellent hike around this rock that will put you on the summit. It is about 4 miles long. Trail information can be obtained in the center.
http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg08_EducationWorkshops/pg8c.htm