Hiking in the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest

The Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest includes two smaller areas (former districts themselves which have been merged) which are called the French Broad and Toecane areas. These areas are located north and west of the city of Asheville, and include some remote and little-used hiking trails. Soaring views of the French Broad River, climbs to the East's highest mountain and trails that wind through natural rhododendron gardens await on the Appalachian Ranger District. Choose either the French Broad station or the Toecane station or a trailhead area within them to continue.

French Broad Station

• Harmon Den
• Max Patch Mountain
• Hot Springs
• Shelton Laurel

Toecane Station

• Coleman Boundary
• Toe River
• Black Mountains & Mount Mitchell
• Roan Mountain