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Ultimate Guide to Sliding Rock

Located just 7.6 miles from Pilot Cove inside Pisgah National Forest near Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina, Sliding Rock has been a favorite of generations of visitors to the area. The waterfall is a slick, natural 60-foot rock slide into…

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Swimming Holes Near Pisgah, Brevard, and Pilot Cove

Western North Carolina has some of the best swimming holes in the Southeast! There is nothing like cool, refreshing mountain water on a hot summer day. Within 45 minutes of Pilot Cove, you'll find many options for swimming in lakes, rivers,…

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Comprehensive Guide to the Ecusta Trail

While many Brevard and Hendersonville locals have heard of the proposed “rails to trails” Ecusta Trail project, which will take an out-of-service rail line and turn it into a greenway between the two towns, many Pilot Cove guests may not…

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Winter Guide to Pisgah National Forest & Brevard NC! 2021-2022

The winter season brings a wonderful mystique to the Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC. This amazing land covering more than 500,000 acres offers incredible hardwood forests, waterfalls and plentiful trails. In fact, Transylvania County…

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Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Pilot Cove!

The Blue Ridge Parkway is among the greatest treasures in Western North Carolina, not to mention one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in America. The 469-mile road stretches from North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains National…

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Muddy Sneakers | Muddy Sneakers Group Programs

Let Muddy Sneakers enhance the outdoor aspect of your camp, organization, or group. Our programming can be tailored to fit your needs, incorporated into existing activities or presented as a standalone experience that’s sure to build lifelong…