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Looking for the perfect North Carolina weekend getaway? Check out Black Mountain North Carolina find out why people come to visit and stay for a lifetime.
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Black Mountain and the surrounding area is perfect for setting your inner explorer free and taking in the scenic beauty that is surrounded by mountains and laced with trails for hiking, mountain biking and just getting outside.
Some of our favorite places to visit are:
DuPont State Forest Waterfalls
Enjoy three waterfalls on a three-mile hike in DuPont State Recreational Forest, with Hooker, Triple and High Falls. There are 6 waterfalls and 3 lakes in total. You may see some familiar sites from the Hunger Games movie release in 2012 while you are at Hooker and Triple Falls.
Catawba Falls
Moderate hike along the scenic Catawba River for a 4 mile round trip hike to the beautiful 100ft cascading waterfall! You will see a few historic buildings are scattered along the trail, remnants of the 1920’s hydropower dam that provided power for the town of Old Fort. This hike does require several stream crossings, so come prepared with solid foot gear to prevent from slipping and getting wet!
Mount Mitchell
Mount Mitchell State Park was the genesis of North Carolina’s state parks system in 1915. At 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and an observation deck provides breathtaking mountain views on a clear day. Mount Mitchell State Park is home to several trails from easy to strenuous and from .5 mile to over 22 miles (one way).
Most favorited are:
Mountains-to-Sea State Trail in the Black Mountains 22.9 miles one way
Black Mountain Crest Trail 11.3 miles one way
Mount Mitchell Trail 5.6 miles one way
Old Mitchell Trail 2 miles one way
Balsam Nature Loop / K.I.P. Track Trail .7-mile loop
Camp Alice Trail .5-mile one way
Chimney Rock
Located on the edge of the Hickory Nut Gorge, around the monolithic rock formation which gives the area its name. The hike to the top of Chimney Rock is 3.9 miles round trip and provides amazing views of the surrounding mountains. This loop is the most strenuous trail in the park as the trail is steep, narrow it does not accommodate strollers. There are other trails in the park and the 0.6 mi Great Woodland Adventure trail has a natural surface with gentle climbs and is also perfect for kids.
Montreat Trails
Peaceful, serene and much more shaded. The Montreat trails are located on the private property of the Montreat Conference Center. Please follow all safety and conservation rules posted at the Nature Center and at most trailheads. While you are there take a stroll around Lake Susan a prominent contributor to Montreat’s status as a certified wildlife habitat of the National Wildlife Federation.
Pisgah National Forest
Think mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United States.
All Trails has a list of 54 trails that ,are marked as easier for the whole family to enjoy the park. Trails range up to 8,559 feet in elevation gain so if your feeling more adventurous you are covered!
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Looking for something to do this weekend? We bring you the most updated list of entertaining events, from local music, open mic nights, and trivia to area festivals, workshops, classes, and more. Check our calendar for all the things to do in Black Mountain, most weekends, live music fills the dining rooms of many downtown restaurants, breweries, and the several music venues in the area.
Browse all events by day, week, or month. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter you will always impressive variety of happenings in Black Mountain, NC.
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