エイブリー郡の天然記念物・トップ15

The bridge is very impressive. Unfortunately, the entrance fee to Grandfather Mountain is quite expensive.

This lookout point is just a short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway but oh my, the views! Getting to the very summit of the lookout point requires scaling a large boulder; there are fixed cables to make it easier.

MacRae Peak, one of the three highest summits on Grandfather Mountain, standing at 5,846 feet. Despite being the lowest of the trio, it is notably bold with a large, steep, open bare rock summit. Grandfather Mountain, which designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is renowned for its global ecological significance and biological diversity. To reach MacRae Peak, most hikers tackle it via the challenging Grandfather Trail, which includes sections through wind-dwarfed spruce and fir and up rock walls and blank faces, which requires the use of some cables and ladders. The trail also connects to Window Attic Peak and Calloway Peak, which is the highest in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Beacon Heights is a 4,355-foot, peak and open rock overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is down a short spur trail, which is well-worth the detour; you get sweeping, unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area.

Really great waterfall with a large pool of clear water.

A really worthwhile waterfall.

A somewhat remote but very beautiful waterfall. It is definitely worth the trip there.

Formerly known as Big Falls, Elk River Falls is a fifty foot tall waterfall with a pool of water big enough to swim in at the bottom. There is plenty of open rock to lay out towels on, and the falls are a short jog from the car. This is a popular spot in Pisgah National Forest, as the falls hold water year round.