Brevard NC is Calling to Every Outdoor Enthusiast

Let us guide you to the most spectacular trails and waterfalls in Brevard NC. Here there are a wide variety of activities. These include mountain biking, road riding, hiking and walking. If you are in search of waterfalls, look no further. The Land of Waterfalls is the official nickname of Transylvania County (Brevard is the county seat). In fact, Transylvania County is home to at least 250 waterfalls! Some of these are very well known and some are hidden gems. Regardless, if you want to get outside and get active Brevard NC is the place for you.

Local Experts

We hike and ride almost everyday here in Brevard and the surrounding areas. We live between Pisgah Forest and Dupont. This means we are able to spend one day in the Pisgah Forest and the next day in Dupont. If you are coming to Brevard and have only a limited time to spend, don’t waste time getting lost in the forest.

What does Brevard have to Offer?

Brevard is not just about hiking or biking. A whole community has grown up around the great outdoors. However, Brevard, North Carolina offers more outdoor adventures than almost anywhere east of the Mississippi. We have hundreds of miles of trails to ride or hike, hundreds of waterfalls and great places to swim and relax. But the great outdoors is only part of the picture.  Brevard is also a musical town.  You can find rock or jazz or bluegrass day or night in the spring and summer months. You can ride, hike or explore waterfalls and then grab a bite to eat and head to listen to great music. And don’t forget some of this music happens at our local breweries. 

Mountain Biking Near Brevard NC

Some of the finest mountain biking on the East Coast is found in Brevard, NC. People here live to ride mountain bikes! There are so many trails to choose from, it is difficult to pick a clear winner. However, Dupont State Forest is always ranked extremely highly in reader polls. We are also home to Pisgah Forest and Bent Creek Experimental Forest. The trail selection is vast and varied. There are trails to suit any experience level above beginner. Because we live so close to Pisgah Forest or Dupont State Forest, we are the experts! We can design a ride that is perfect for your style of riding. Mountain Bike rentals are available as are E Mountain Bike Rentals. We will show you where to ride depending on your skill level and endurance. Our experts will advise you on the best trails for the current season. Did you know that some trails in Pisgah Forest are only open to bikes during certain seasons? We can also arrange to see some spectacular waterfalls only available to those willing to ride into the forest!

Hiking Near Brevard NC

If Mountain Biking or Road Riding is not your thing, then maybe you’d like to hike to a waterfall. To access most of the more popular waterfalls in Dupont or Pisgah forest, you will need to fight to find a parking space and then walk with hundreds of other tourists to admire the scene. However, if this doesn’t seem the ideal way to visit a spectacular waterfall, then maybe you need to hike with us to a remote area known only to the most experienced locals. On most days parking is easy and you will have a great waterfall all to yourself. We can show you trails that lead to waterfalls or beautiful lakes or both! Pack a lunch and make a day of it. And in some areas, there are two or three waterfalls within hiking distance.

Like To Road Ride But Hate Traffic?

We know how you feel. In Brevard NC, and the surrounding areas you can get out on the road and not have to worry about traffic. We can show you routes that are quiet and safe!

Waterfall Exploration 

There are some very easy waterfalls to get to and enjoy.  You can park your car and take a short walk to any number of them. There are some spectacular waterfalls that require a short or long hike or bike ride.

Fitness

And one last note.  You will notice a lot of generally fit people here.  That’s because of the mountains. A normal bike ride will have an elevation gain of between 1700 and 3500 feet. As for hikes, 500 to a 1500. Many people ride or hike 3 or 4 times a week. After all, many of us came here to ride and hike. All rides and hikes have a net zero elevation change. This means for every foot you climb, you will descend a foot. Don’t trivialize the downhills. Regardless of hiking or biking you will need skills to get down safely.

If your goal is to ride and hike the local destinations then you need to get in shape. We will show you the general level of fitness that you need and the skills required for your particular activity. You will get fit and lose weight because you are training to take on the mountains. You have motivation and purpose. Hopefully you can get a local group of like minded individuals to join you in your pursuit of being the KOM. But regardless, we are here to guide virtually and in person. Virtually, as you develop a training routine and personally when you finally get here.

All This and Affordable Too

If your time to visit us is short, then let us customize a route for you. We can plan out a route and take you on a guided tour. This means you will spend your time riding and hiking, not searching for the trails. We can include as many waterfalls as you would like. Most of our guides have been escorting visitors for many many years. Not only do we make it easy to find out of the way rides, hikes and waterfalls, we also make it easy on your wallet! Our custom designed tours start at only 75 USD per person for 3 hours. Longer and shorter length tours can also be arranged.