After downloading and using the app, let us know what you think at sm. The pisgah national forest covers much of the north and central western mountains of north carolina with whitewater rivers, waterfalls, and hundreds of miles of trails. The pisgah national forest is home to milehigh peaks, countless waterfalls, rushing rivers, endless trails and rich forests covering a mindboggling half million acres. Game lands map book legend sandhills field trial ground safety zone waterfowl impoundment stream, river water black bear sanctuary game land municipal boundary cure area archery zone state park swamp, marsh restricted zone designated hunter camping area disabled hunter access public parking wildlife resources commission boating access area. Pisgah national forest is covered by the mount mitchell, nc us topo map quadrant. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is mount mitch which is approximately 4 miles away and has an elevation of 6,240 feet 846 feet higher than pisgah national forest.
The us forest service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. Pisgah national forest is served by four ranger districts. Hike to the viewpacked black balsam knob summit on the art loeb trail, exploring a grassy, wildflowercovered. Forest recreation map includes nantahala national forest pisgah day use areas boone fork pond. Maps of the middle prong and shining rock wilderness areas here is a map of trails in and around the shining rock and middle prong wilderness areas. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people. Forest information pisgah national forest campgrounds.
The pisgah national forest was established in 1916, one of the first national forests in the eastern united states. Pisgah national forest waterfall tour romanticasheville. National forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational uses, trails, roads, streams, lakes, landforms, land administration, visitor centers. Forest information the pisgah national forest, located in southwest north carolina near asheville, is comprised of 504,181 acres. The pisgah national forest is a land of milehigh peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes.
The forest gets its name from mount pisgah, a prominent peak in the area. Oct 21, 2014 the forest sits in the heart of the southern appalachians and includes linville gorge, catawba falls, wilson creek wild and scenic river, roan mountain, max patch, shining rock wilderness and mount pisgah. Click for official nfs camping info pdf format guided activities in season. Pisgah national forest topo map, buncombe county nc mount. The pisgah national forest is a large forest that covers much of the north and central western mountains of nc. Additionally, we are more than happy to assist and offer advice on routes, rides, and where to find the best trails to suit your appeite. Click a trail for more information and to download the route as kml, gpx, or geojson files.
These maps are kept up to date as the us forest service updates their maps. Pisgah national forest, asheville camping and hiking. Umatilla forest visitor map north us forest service r6 avenza. Each area features an excellent, detailed map copied from a usgs topo map, driving directions including landmarks to the trailheads, and a detailed description of the trail. Best horseback riding trails in pisgah national forest. Pisgah national forest topo map in buncombe county, north. Mar 04, 2020 contact us national forest foundation bldg 27, ste 3, fort missoula rd missoula, mt 59804 t 406. The pisgah s ranger station provides maps and information about the pisgah national forest.
Detailed descriptions of campgrounds in the pisgah national forest. The massive pisgah national forest is divided into three districts. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the weeks act of 1911. Author and naturalist marci spencer treks through the human, political and natural history that has formed pisgah national forest. Game lands map book legend sandhills field trial ground safety zone waterfowl impoundment stream, river water black bear sanctuary game land municipal boundary cure area archery zone state park swamp, marsh. Upper creek falls pisgah national forest, nc hikingupward. Pisgah national forest pisgah ranger district north carolina forest headquarters ranger district office other forest service facility school, church, cemetery forest service, other campground picnic area, national forest parking, trailhead visitor and information center 820 45oo report fires here index to topographic maps 82020 1 primary. Forest services national forests in north carolina has updated the recreation map of the nantahala and pisgah national forests. National forest campground guide pisgah national forest campgrounds. Forest service madison, mitchell and yancey counties. Linville gorge mount mitchell pisgah national forest national geographic trails illustrated map created date 5272020 8. National geographics trails illustrated map of pisgah ranger district, pisgah national forest delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this breathtaking wilderness that spans over 500,000 acres. Pisgah national forest, asheville ticket price timings.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is franklin 3 w which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 2,170 feet 1,882 feet lower than nantahala national forest. Pisgah ranger station pisgah forest access headwaters outfitters access f r e n c h b r o a d r i v e r rosman calvert cherryfield brevard davidson river penrose blantyre henderson county ransylvania county selica pisgah national forest mile 4 mile 5 mile 9 mile 11 mile 16 mile 21 mile 23 mile 26 mile 27 mile 31 mile 34 w n 1 inch 1 mile mile. From the small community of busick, turn on the south toe river road off highway nc80. Tremendous recreational opportunities, including hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and backpacking, abound within its boundaries. Completed motor vehicle use maps usda forest service. National forest inventory statistics table 1 state of europes forests country statistics 2011 pdf file. Griffith rutherfords expedition against the cherokee.
Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Pisgah forest topographic map, nc usgs topo quad 35082c6. Mitchell state park pisgah national forest commissary hill primitive camping eek hee ck r eek eek mountainstosea trail 10. Click here to download free pdf map the map identifies the locations of the many recreation sites in the two national forests, as well as the activities and amenities available at each site. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2. Pisgah national forest top hikes in western north carolina. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in pisgah forest, north carolina on tripadvisor. Visit the us forest service website to learn more about national forests. The pisgah national forest is a land of milehigh peaks, cascading waterfalls and heavily forested slopes. Stakeholders forum for the nantahala and pisgah plan revision. Us forest service national forests in north carolina 160a zillicoa street asheville, nc 28802 8282574200. Shoal d assafras knb tucke woods anas gap 5077 big pisgah big pisgah 24 owens em 9 lake owe thertail mtn way tn 8300000 forest service map 25 mace 26 5075 9 10 key to recreation symbols fork fren h 12 5021 5022 fork chestnut mtn roc forest service campground. The plans help ensure that national forests and grasslands continue to meet the requirements of the national forest management actfor clean air and water, timber and other forest products, wildlife habitat, recreation and more.
It is an ideal place, as are all of the national forests, for outdoor recreation. Forest main page pisgah national forest campgrounds. Looking glass rock rusty orange rider on 479h overview. The pisgah ranger district includes the brevard area with places such as looking glass rock, sliding rock and many waterfalls. Pisgah national forest outdoor adventure near asheville, n. When you visit the blue ridge parkway, stop at a visitor center to pick up a free map to see where you are and which rules apply, or ask a park ranger. Additionally, the authors of this guide give gps coordinates to designate trailheads, major intersections, and points of interest. Pisgah national forest is in the forests category for buncombe county in the state of north carolina. The flathead national forest has the following maps available for sale. Pisgah national forest is a national forest in the appalachian mountains of western north carolina. Pisgah national forest ranger station and visitors center. Anyone who is interested in visiting pisgah national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Pisgah forest, nc pisgah forest, north carolina map.
Mount pisgah, for which the pisgah national forest is named. Georeferenced pdf trail maps for use with a wayfinding app, such as avenza. Information on travel management direction on other national forests should be obtained by. One of the four districts, pisgah ranger district, is a favorite area of ours for hiking and waterfalls, especially along the forest heritage scenic byway.
Best trails in pisgah national forest north carolina. We do not make reservations for camping, nor do we have anything else to do with the campgrounds. Pisgah forest topographic map in nc viewable online in jpg format as a free download. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the weeks act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national forests. Within the pisgah ranger district there are disbursed roadside camping sites that are available on a first come. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Inyo national forest north us forest service r5 avenza maps. For maps and further information, contact the supervisors office or one of the ranger districts directly. A few trails, including mill ridge and laurel river, are open to bikes in this area. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails.
National forests surrounding the blue ridge parkway. Maps from in and around pisgah national forest in north carolina. Pisgah national forest is displayed on the mount mitchell usgs quad topo map. As we were approaching the town of black mountain on interstate 40, the sight of the colorful autumn leaves was charming. It derived its name from buncombe countys mount pisgah, named in 1776 by the reverend james hall during gen.
Information on travel management direction on other. Digital topo map dvd and paper map purchase of the pisgah forest usgs topo quad at 1. Explore western north carolinas beautiful pisgah national forest on our favorite hiking and running trails. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station.
In reality it should be called triple falls, as you pass a third waterfall about 500 feet or so before arriving at the twin falls. Fire restrictions map link opens in a pdf document. Pisgah national forest, a north carolina national forest. Its steep, conical summit rises high above the surroundings and can be seen from many viewpoints along the blue ridge parkway and in the pisgah ranger district. Forest service, haywood and transylvania counties pisgah bear sanctuary e p a r k w a y r i v e r f r e n c h b r o a d k k l o o k. A full utm grid is printed on the map to aid with gps navigation.
After the pdf mvum is downloaded on the mobile device, cellular coverage is. Pisgah ranger district pisgah national forest national. Linville gorge mount mitchell pisgah national forest. Dont park at the stables unless you want to hike a long way up a boring gravel road. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr. Pisgah national forest hiking project hiking trail maps. Inconspicuously located beside nc181 on its way to the popular linville falls and linville gorge, upper creek falls may well be one of the prettiest waterfalls in north carolina.
Cover of the sycamore canyon wilderness map great for. Pilot mountain pisgah national forest, nc hikingupward. The rugged exposed rock faces are intricate and interesting. Appalachianfrench broad ranger district po box 128 hot springs, nc 28743. The 15 best things to do in pisgah forest 2020 with.
Cold mountain, middle prong wilderness, nantahala national forest, pisgah national forest, sassafras mountain, shining rock wilderness, waynesville. Mountain biking the pisgah national forest, north carolina. The pisgah national forest is completely contained within the state of north carolina. It was established on october 7, 1916, with the first tract of land purchased under the weeks act, which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern united states. This vast preserve reaches north and west of asheville and includes the first tract of land purchased under the weeks act of 1911 that led to the creation of national forests. It is located approximately two miles inside the brevard entrance to the national forest.
Get directions, maps, and traffic for pisgah forest, nc. The biblical pisgah was the peak from which moses, though not allowed to enter, could view the promised. The pisgah national forest park which was formed in 1916 is home to some of the most amazing waterfalls, forest covers and mile high peaks. The area of north carolina where the pisgah national forest is located is rich in natural beauty and geographic diversity. Nantahala national forest topo map in macon county, north. The pisgah national forest offers fullfeatured campgrounds as well as primitive and group campgrounds. Click for official nfs camping info pdf format on north mills river. Pisgah national forest and nantahala national forest map. Pisgah national forest was the first of north carolinas national forests. At the entrance is a parking area beside an information board, just before a road bridge over south toe river. Comprised of more than 500,000 acres, the pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the weeks act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national.
Pisgah national forest features some of the most beautiful and rugged mountain scenery, and the best recreational opportunities in eastern north america. Pisgah hanger district north carolina croatan n mtn 4. Pisgah national forest pisgah forest 2020 all you need to. Pisgah national forest blue ridge national heritage area. Pisgah national forest is lovely to enjoy viewing and driving through. Book your tickets online for pisgah national forest, pisgah forest. Pilot mountain is a notable landmark on the art loeb trail in pisgah national forest. One of the four districts, pisgah ranger district, is a favorite area of ours for hiking and waterfalls, especially along the forest heritage. Pisgah ranger district pisgah national forest by national. It is administered by the united states forest service, part of the united states department of agriculture. The blue ridge mountain and the great balsam mountains are a part of it and so are bent creek, mills river, and davidson river. Upper creek roughly forms the western boundary of the harper creek and wilson creek region of pisgah national forest.
Maps of the middle prong and shining rock wilderness areas. Pisgah national forest encompasses some of the highest mountains in the southern appalachians, and all of the eastern u. Linville gorge, mount mitchell pisgah national forest map. Home of the first school of forestry and containing two of the first designated wilderness areas in the eastern united states, pisgah national forest is a remarkable land of hardwood forests, milehigh peaks, whitewater rivers, and cascading waterfalls. There are eight developed campgrounds, all of which met the selection criteria. Pisgah ranger district pisgah national forest national geographic trails illustrated map 780 by national geographic maps trails illustrated jan 1, 2009 4. Pisgah national forest game land continued geopdf u. Get the official nfs info for mountain camping and info about reserving sites. Trek to milehigh summits, dive deep into sheerwalled gorges, and explore waterfallfilled valleys on these top trails.
I started on avery creek blue and went straight up, running into orange and finally yellow, which is actually twin falls trail. In the 1700s a scotchirish minister saw the peak and named it for the biblical. This forest is divided up into three ranger districts. Feb 21, 2017 forest plans help guide the management of national forests and are typically revised every 10 to 15 years. The new preserve included approximately 86,700 acres that had been part of the biltmore estate, but were sold to the federal government in 1914 by edith vanderbilt.