헤이우드 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Fun hike, lots of great views

Mount Sterling is a high peak at 5,842 feet, crowned by an observation tower that offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding Smoky Mountains. Accessible via Mount Sterling Ridge Trail and part of the BMT, this is a rewarding spot to take in the forest and mountain views.

Sam Knob is frequently windy especially compared to lower elevations so it is good to bring some layers on this hike even in summer.

You can reach this 45-foot waterfall by hiking about 2 miles along an old railroad grade. Keep an eye out for Midnight Hole, too; this pool and its 6-foot cascade are about three-quarters of the way to Mouse Creek Falls.

Tennent Mountain is a grassy bald with a rocky summit in the Great Balsams in Pisgah National Forest. Hiking the well-maintained Art Loeb Trail offers relatively easy access this breathtaking mountain views. At the summit, you'll find a large marker dedicated to Gaillard Stoney Tennent (1872-1953), who, according to the plaque, "established organized hiking in North Carolina."

Black Balsam Knob, standing at 6,214 feet, offers amazing views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Balsam Mountains. This treeless bald is ideal for a short hike and attracts families, day hikers, picnickers, and photographers. You can extend your hike by continuing on the Art Loeb Trail to explore connecting trails for a loop hike. This is the second-highest peak the Great Balsam Mountains has to offer.

A narrow bridge spans the water, connecting the campground and the trail. From here you can take the Baxter Creek Trail all the way to the summit of Mount Sterling.

Devils Courthouse Trail is a short, steep paved trail that is only open to foot-travel. Located at Milepost 422.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is one of only a few viewpoints along the roadway that requires walking a short trail to get to the main overlook. It's worth locking up the bike to check out the view at the end of the trail. At the end of a roughly half-mile paved trail, the viewing area at Devil's Courthouse summit is one of the best in the Asheville area. The rocky, jagged peak sits at 5,720 feet and offers amazing views of the surrounding Pisgah National Forest.