DuPont State Forest

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DuPont State Forest consists of more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and waterfalls.  It is located between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.  The original 7600 acre forest was established in 1996 through a generous bargain sale from the DuPont Corporation. In 2000, the Forest was expanded by two property additions, including the spectacular 2200 . . .More

Public Golf Courses & Resorts

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Golf in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville NC This area of Western North Carolina near  Hendersonville & the Greater Asheville Area has several public golf courses and golf resorts where visitors and the general public can play a round of golf.   Links to Golf Courses Near Hendersonville ~ Hendersonville NC Golf Courses Asheville Area . . .More

Biking Trails & Mountain Biking

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Western North Carolina is legendary for its mountain biking trails with DuPont State Forest ranking high among professional bikers.  There are also several family fun bike trails in the area. Family Fun Bike Trails OKLAWAHA Greenway Biltmore Estate Mountain Biking Trails Dupont State Forest   (print)  (trail map) Bat Cave – Edneyville (42 miles) Cane Creek – . . .More

Walking Trails

Patton Park Trail

OKLAWAHA Greenway – Trailhead – Jackson Park Jackson Park Nature Trail Historic Johnson Farm Trails  Carl Sandburg National Historic Site Trails Kellogg Center- Perry Rudnick Nature & Public Art Trail  Jackson ParkDirections | Map | Information East Flat Rock ParkDirections | Map | Information Etowah ParkDirections | Map | Information Dana ParkDirections | Map | . . .More

The NC Arboretum

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434 Acre Public Garden  within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. Surrounded by lush folds of the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum is adjacent to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, at Milepost 393, and is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America. The Arboretum . . .More

Hiking Trails Near Hendersonville

Pisgah National Forest – Day Hiking Blue Ridge Parkway Cradle of Forestry Holmes Educational State Forest Biltmore Estate  Other Hiking Trails Within A 20 Mile Radius of Hendersonville NC Name Near Distance Elev Gain Turkey Pen Gap Trail 9.2 miles away 5.7 miles 2600 ft Mountain Views, Lush valleys, Long walk beside the river Max . . .More

Chimney Rock State Park

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Chimney Rock Park is known for its breathtaking views, Hickory Nut Falls, Hiking, bird-watching,  and rock climbing.  Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is located in Chimney Rock Village near Lake Lure in the NC mountains. Just 25 miles southeast of Asheville, NC, the Park is nestled in Hickory Nut Gorge between the towns of Lake Lure . . .More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and auto touring are popular activities. 






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