Best trails near Pisgah Forest

17 trails · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 17 trails · best 15 shown on the map
S
South Mills River Road
#1 South Mills River Road
1.8 mi away
Why 66: intrinsic quality
66Top-rated
T
The Big M
#2 The Big M
2.1 mi away
Why 66: intrinsic quality
66Top-rated
S
Squirrel Gap
#3 Squirrel Gap
1.7 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
B
Black Mountain Trail
#4 Black Mountain Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
T
Turkey Pen Gap Trail
#5 Turkey Pen Gap Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
B
Black Mountain Trail
#6 Black Mountain Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
T
Thrift Cove Trail
#7 Thrift Cove Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
B
Buckhorn Gap
#8 Buckhorn Gap
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
W
Wagon Road Gap
#9 Wagon Road Gap
1.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G
Grassy Road Trail
#10 Grassy Road Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A
Avery Creek Road
#11 Avery Creek Road
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
T
Twin Falls Trail
#12 Twin Falls Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Clawhammer Road
#13 Clawhammer Road
2.3 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
M
Maxwell Cove
#14 Maxwell Cove
1.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
P
Perry Cove
#15 Perry Cove
2.9 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid

Trails near Pisgah Forest

The Pisgah Forest area has 17 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Pisgah Forest

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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