Blue Ridge Parkway - Section 5 Guided Hikes

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The following hikes are available on this section of the Parkway.

Skinny Dip FallsGraveyard Fields

Length:
1.25 mi		Difficulty:
Moderate
Climb: (200ft)
Climbs Moderately		Tread:
Moderately Rough

This moderate, short hike takes you to an appealing waterfall and swimming hole on the Yellowstone Prong of the Big East Fork of the Pigeon River. It makes a great summer swimming destination, a great way to stretch your legs if you're traveling the parkway, and a great place for photographers - both for the falls and forest scenes and wildflowers on the way down. If you're feeling hoppy, this would make the start of a more strenuous trek into Graveyard Fields.

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Length:
3.2 mi		Difficulty:
Moderate
Climb: (450ft)
Hilly		Tread:
Some Obstacles

An excellent loop trail winds through this high-elevation, flat valley, with two spurs to some of the most photographed and enjoyed waterfalls in the state! You'll pass through alpine-like meadows, stands of Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron, and beside the lazy section of the river between the falls. This is a truly unique and highly recommended hike!

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Mount Pisgah

Length:
3 mi		Difficulty:
Moderate
Climb: (750ft)
Climbs Moderately		Tread:
Moderately Rough

A classic Blue Ridge Parkway hike, this trail continues onto National Forest land to climb to the summit of one of the area's most well-known peaks. Easily visible from most of downtown Asheville, Mount Pisgah's 5721' peak supports the transmission tower for WLOS-TV, channel 13, in Asheville. The trail itself is a rocky, steep climb through Northern hardwood forests and rhododendron and mountain laurel tunnels to the summit, where 360 degree views await!

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