Pisgah National Forest

Pisgah National Forest encompasses 500,000 acres of mountainous terrain with dense forests, flowing waterfalls, and elevations reaching 6,000 feet above sea level.

The forest was established in 1916 when the Vanderbilt family sold a portion of their Biltmore Estate to the federal government.

The forest preserves numerous archaeological sites and historical structures that document the settlement patterns of early Appalachian communities.

The forest maintains extensive networks of marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with detailed maps available at ranger stations.

The forest contains some of the first parcels of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911 for eastern national forest creation.

Location: North Carolina

Operator: United States Forest Service

Address: North Carolina, USA

Phone: +18282574200

Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48114

GPS coordinates: 35.36000,-82.79300

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34