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Best hikes in Pisgah National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Pisgah National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2
    41.1 mi
  2. 02
    Art Loeb Trail
    28.9 mi
  3. 03
    Buncombe Horse Range Trail
    17.1 mi
  4. 04
    Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3
    14.7 mi
  5. 05
    Shut-in Trail
    13.3 mi
  6. 06
    Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4
    12.0 mi
  7. 07
    Linville Gorge Trail
    11.8 mi
  8. 08
    South Mills River Road
    8.7 mi
  9. 09
    Shinbone Trail
    8.6 mi
  10. 10
    Jarrett Creek Road
    8.3 mi
  11. 11
    Fletcher Creek Road
    7.8 mi
  12. 12
    Lickstone Ridge Road
    7.6 mi
  13. 13
    Squirrel Gap
    7.5 mi
  14. 14
    Laurel Gap Trail
    7.0 mi
  15. 15
    Shortoff
    7.0 mi
  16. 16
    Fork Mountain Trail
    6.8 mi
  17. 17
    121 Laurel Mountain
    6.4 mi
  18. 18
    Wilson Creek Trail
    6.2 mi
  19. 19
    Joel Branch Road
    5.7 mi
  20. 20
    Big Ivy Road
    5.7 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Pisgah National Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.