Pisgah National Forest
Each year my family congregates in Hendersonville, North Carolina to celebrate at least one holiday with my nana. The family drives in from Ohio, Charlotte and Florida just to get together. It usually pretty interesting because the drama is ever present. As a means of escape, my cousins and I have created a tradition of an annual hike. The hike can be as simple as walking from Nana's to my Uncle Rob's and Aunt Nancy's house, or it could be a hike through the trails of Pisgah National Forest or DuPont State Forest. It doesn't matter where we go, we always seem to have an adventure once we're there.
Over the years we find ourselves returning back to Pisgah. It is such a great place! During the summers the park is full of folks enjoying a picnic, hiking, bike riding, swimming, tubing and even fishing.
During the winters most people just stick to the trail as the water is far too cold to go swimming.
The water at Pisgah never gets particularly warm, no matter when you go it will still be rather cool.
Apparently the fishing here is fantastic. I haven’t fished here as I’m not much of a fisherwoman but I’ve seen some decent sized fish get snagged. Most of the fisherman are fly fishing knee deep or waist deep in the water however if you aren’t a skilled fly fisherman you can try from the banks.
Like I mentioned before, we also go tubing at Pisgah. There are outposts where you can rent your inner tube there at the park. Simply park in one of the lots and walk just a short distance to the water, drop your float in and you’re off. If you find yourself in Western North Carolina, make a point to visit Pisgah.
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Climbing to the top of the fall is very easy. There is a metal rail to help you make your way to the top. If you are unable to get up there and prefer just to watch, there are two viewing platforms which also serve as great vantage points for photographs.
There is a $1 per person fee for use of the area. There is a restroom and changing room on site if you require one. There is typically a lifeguard on duty there, especially during the summer months. If there is not one on post it is a use at your own risk situation, but there really shouldn’t be any problems.
Be sure to bring a picnic lunch with you as there are many scenic picnic areas here in Pisgah National Forest. Also try to check out the many falls located here. Looking Glass Falls seems to be a favorite. Another great activity that we enjoy here is tubing. What better way to spend a relaxing summer day than float down the river in an innertube?
