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The Great Outdoors
Whether you're here
for the weekend or for the duration... a list of places to go and things
to do to enjoy the mountains and rivers of Western North Carolina. If
you know of a swimming hole or a trail we've missed, send a note to info@hendersonville.com
Popular activities include:
fishing . hiking/backpacking . biking . snow skiing . rafting . kayak & canoe . rock climbing . golf . Hot air balloon rides . skateboarding .water sports . family fun . scenic drives . horsebackriding
Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains... more
details at hikinginthesmokys.com, the most comprehensive site on the web for information on Great Smoky Mountains Trails.
Waterfalls
are a beautiful draw in the mountains... More details are available on Hendersonville.com's waterfall page.
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Featured Destination
(by Anne
Heck)
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in Hot Springs. Always a favorite. Includes a beautiful drive,
lots of fresh air and exercise, and a relaxing soak in the hot tubs.
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Featured Destination
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Day-tripping
at the Carl Sandburg Home and farm in Historic Flat Rock. Just south of Hendersonville off of N. C. Highway 25. A visit that will stay with you for years to come.
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Featured Destination
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Day-tripping
at Chimney Rock Park .
Just south of Hendersonville off of N. C. Highway 74. If you're looking
for a nice, "outdoors-y" spot to spend the better part of a day away
from your own particular hustle and bustle, Chimney Rock Park might
just be the place.
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Keeping it simple.
If you're seeking an
outdoor adventure, look no further. Hendersonville is surrounded by natural beauty
and numerous opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Here are some safe
places to start your outdoor adventures.
Bicycling: Road and Mountain
- Bent Creek Recreational Area.
If you're looking for a fun ride in the forest not too far from home,
the Bent Creek area just south of Asheville offers a number of rides on
gravel roads and single tracks.
- Tsali Recreation Area, by local
Tom Livingston. World famous single-track trails along
Lake Fontana's shores.
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Rock Climbing and Montaineering.
Western North Carolina has long been a destination for climbers and
mountaineers of all abilities. Located near the southern terminus of
the Appalachians, this area features some of the most impressive
mountains on the Eastern seaboard, including Mt. Mitchell, with the
highest summit this side of the Rockies. From rugged winter ascents of
6000-foot snow-capped mountains to the water-marked faces of the famous
granite domes, WNC offers a multitude of options for the climber to
explore and consider.
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA
Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing
guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and
exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure
summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides
Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No
other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly
high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.
- The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service
- AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip
- No experience necessary
- We cater to all ability levels and ages
- Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (4843)
Diamond Brand Outdoors
Diamond Brand
Outdoors is a complete outfitter and guide service in Arden, NC and in
Downtown Asheville, NC. Whether you love hiking, camping, fly fishing,
rock climbing, kayaking, or canoeing, Diamond Brand Outdoors is your
one-stop shop for gear and information for your adventures in beautiful
Western North Carolina!
- The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service
- AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip
- No experience necessary
- We cater to all ability levels and ages
- Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (48433)
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Chimney Rock Park
Have you ever wanted to go rock climbing or rappelling but have been
hesitant to try? Why not sign up for a 2-hour climbing clinic or a half
or full-day training session with a certified instructor and take on
the cliffs overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge. We’ve partnered with
the Southeast’s only AMGA accredited guide service, Fox Mountain
Guides, to offer you a climbing experience you won’t soon forget.
Guided climbing opportunities are available for the beginners to
advanced climbers. No experience is necessary, though, and we provide
all the equipment. Reservations are required. The Park, located 18
miles from downtown Hendersonville on Hwy. 64 East, is open all year.
Live it up! 800-277-9611
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Waterfalls Tours and Hikes
With over 250 majestic waterfalls right here among the Blue Ridges,
this is truly the Land of Waterfalls! Let us show you some of our
greatest treasures all within an hour of Asheville/Hendersonville and
accessible by short and easy hikes, for the whole family, age 5 and up
with average fitness!. All you need is walking shoes and a camera! Join
us for a lifetime of memories! 800-684-1101
- Toads-R-Us. 5.9+ FA Chris Little, Clarence Hickman & Mark Pell
- Dinkus Dog. 5.10 First Ascent by Jeep Gaskin & Jeff Burton, 1979.
- Cornflake Crack. Ee-Gads! 5.11 FA Art Williams & Mike Holloway, 1972; FFA Henry Barber & Ric Hatch, 1976
Information on other outdoor organizations, activities
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