Pisgah National Forest is a vast expanse of more than 500,000 acres of untamed mountain forests. With hundreds of miles of trails to choose from, pick your route and plan your adventure from Pilot Cove!
Western North Carolina features some of the best road cycling and mountain biking in the Eastern US. Whether you’re cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway, grinding the area’s many gravel Forest Service roads, or getting lost on Pisgah’s renowned singletrack, Transylvania County is the place to be!
Brevard and Pisgah Forest offer fun for the entire family. Pack a picnic, plan a hike, visit a waterfall, rent tubes for floating down the Davidson River at Dolly’s Dairy Bar just down the street, or spend an afternoon checking out local shops and restaurants – customize your family’s adventure for a truly unique Western North Carolina mountain adventure!
Home to some of the very best trout waters in the Southeastern US, Pisgah National Forest is your regional fly fishing destination. Tie some flies and get out on the water!
Transylvania County is home to many water sports opportunities. Paddle premier stretches of whitewater, float down a gentle stretch of river, snorkel in the French Broad, rent tubes for floating down the Davidson River at Dolly’s Dairy Bar just down the street, or SUP on one of the many lakes in the area. The cool mountain water is especially refreshing in Summer!
Hike, bike, fish, run, swim, kayak, tube, shop, eat, drink, socialize, dance, snorkel, horseback ride – the options are endless! Pilot Cove is located adjacent to the vast Pisgah National Forest and a short drive away from Brevard NC, named one of the best small towns in America. Asheville and the Biltmore Estate are both approximately 45 minutes away, and numerous other attractions are within a short drive. Explore further for a comprehensive list.