Buck Springs Gap

Gorgeous mountain views on the Buck Springs Gap trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

A tranquil 1 mile section of the lengthy 1175 mile Mountains to Sea trail begins at the Mt Pisgah Inn near MP 308 on the Parkway. As this area is frequently skipped over by tourists favoring nearby destinations like Graveyard Fields, you will likely have the entirety of the trail to yourself. The trail itself is nice and green with plenty of shade. A leisurely walk in the dense woods culminates with a very picturesque vista of the mountains.

Milepost 308

Roaring Fork Falls

Roaring Fork Falls in Western North Carolina

The smoothly flowing 100 foot Roaring Fork waterfall is located within a quiet section of the Pisgah National Forest. The lengthy nature of this waterfall gives it a very different look than most others in the region. An easy trail of just over a half mile each way leads you to the base of the falls. Tourists rarely visit the area, so it’s quiet most of the year. The way the water flows down the rock like a stream into a pool makes for a most alluring sight.

208 Busick Work Center Rd. Burnsville