Allison Deaver House
Allison Deaver House
2753 Asheville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-5137
Tours: by appointment
The Allison-Deaver House is the oldest standing frame house in Western North Carolina. It was built in 1815 by Benjamin Allison. He built the house based on the design of row house in England and America''s east coast. It is a two-story three-over-three room frame house. In 1840 the house have double in size and by 1860 the Charleston inspired double porches were added.
Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls in located in Dupont State Forest. To get to the falls it is about a 3 mile hike one way on gravel roads beginning at the Buck Forest parking areas. The falls travels over a wide section of bedrock. The falls is about 10 feet high.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Hours: 5:00a - 10:00p
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Triple Falls in Dupont ForestDupont State Forest
Parts of the movies "The Hunger Games" and the "Last of the Mohicans" were shot in Dupont Forest.
Dupont State Recreational Forest covers an area of 10,400 acres and is located about half-way between Hendersonville and Brevard. It provides over 80 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails throughout the forest. Dupont State Forest is one of North Carolina's Best mountain biking and horseback riding areas.
In addition, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are allowed were permitted. There are six scenic waterfalls in Dupont Forest; Triple Falls, High Falls, Hooker Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Grassy Creek Falls, and Wintergreen Falls. There are also five lakes in Dupont Forest. The largest is the 99 acre Lake Julia.
The Visitor Center and restrooms are located at the High Falls parking area. There are also restrooms and changing rooms for swimming at Hooker Falls parking area. There are plenty of spots for picnics.
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Pier on Lake Dense in Dupont ForestFishing
The North Carolina Mountains streams are known for some of the best trout fishing. Serious fly fishers will like the smaller, lesser-known spots such as Pantertown Creek, Chattanooga River, Whitewater River, and Tanasee Creek.
Other areas for trout fishing are: Davidson River, East Fork of the French Broad, West Fork of the French Broad, North Fork of the French Broad, West Fork of the Pigeon, and Mills River.
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Gem Mining at Pisgah Forest Gem MineGem Mining at Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Pisgah Forest Hours:
Varies with the seasons.
Please call (828) 367-8330 for current hours.
Near Brevard, NC; a short scenic drive from Hendersonville and Asheville.
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Second Location (Hendersonville Main Street - 18 Miles):
507 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 29792
(828) 367-8330
Varies with the seasons.
Please call (828) 367-8330 for current hours.
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Year round family fun!
Indoor and outdoor mining!
Visit our Rock shop and Gift Stores.
Have a picnic by the river in Pisgah Forest.
Located near Dupont and Pisgah National Forest Waterfalls!
Golfing in Western, NCGolf
1) Connestee Falls, a beautiful 18-hole golf course, playable the year around. Golf course architect George W. Cobb created this challenging 6,000 yard, par 72 course.
2) Etowah Valley Golf Course Three nine hole courses allow you to play a variety of 18 hole combinations with 4 tee positions.
3) Glen Cannon Country Club is a beautiful 6,548 yard, par 72 (rating 69.8) golf course, one of the finest courses in Western North Carolina.
4) Sherwood Forest Golf Course is an executive eighteen hole course has a heavily wooded front nine, and a wide open back nine.
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Triple Falls consists of three distinct cascades totalling about 120' in vertical drop. Featured in the movie Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games, Triple Falls is about a seven minute walk from the Hooker Falls parking area.
To see this 120-foot tall waterfall, hike one mile roundtrip from the Hooker Falls parking area or 2.2 miles roundtrip from the High Falls parking area.
For a closer view of the falls go just past the overlook and you will see a trail that forks off to the left and heads down via a big staircase to a large rock below the top two falls and atop of the third falls. But no swimming or wading is allowed due to currents. And climbing rock faces is prohibited since it's very dangerous.
A picnic shelter is located near the falls trail. Pack a lunch and enjoy the view of the falls while eating or just snacking.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Hours: 5:00a - 10:00p
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Hiking Trail in Dupont State ForestHiking - Dupont State Forest
Dupont State Recreational Forest covers an area of 10,400 acres and is located about half-way between Hendersonville and Brevard. Dupont State Forest has almost 90 miles of recreational trails traveling to waterfalls, pristine lakes, and other attractions such as a covered bridge over High Falls. Some of the best hiking and running trails are in Dupont State Forest.
Other areas for hiking are Pisgah Forest, Gorges State Park, Bent Creek, Mills River and Davidson River.
For more hiking trails in Western NC: http://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/waterfalls/
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Hiking Trail in Pisgah ForestHiking - Pisgah Forest
There are thousands of miles of hiking trails in NC waiting for you to explore. In Transylvania County you can choose from an astonishing number of spectacular trails in Pisgah National Forest.
The Pisgah National Forest covers over 500,000 acres of forest land across the central mountains of Western North Carolina.
There are hiking trails for all skill levels. For the hiking experts there are challenging, rugged trails with steep ascents and breathtaking views. There are also easy hiking trails for families with small children. Many trails lead to beautiful waterfalls and specticular mountain vista overlooks.
For more hiking trails in Western NC: http://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/waterfalls/
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Hooker FallsHooker Falls
Hooker Falls is a beautiful waterfalls that is about 15 feet high located in Dupont State Forest. It is an easy short walk (1/4 mile) from the parking lot to the falls. You will first come to an observation deck at the top of the falls. Then continue down hill on the trail to the basin of the falls. This is the only waterfall in DuPont State Forest that is safe for swimming and is very popular. You can also kayak from Cascade Lake up to the waterfall. Bring the family and have a picnic and swim in the basin of the falls.
There is a observation area above the falls, and you can continue on the trail to reach the base of the falls.
From Hooker Falls you can hike one mile to Triple Falls and 1.5 miles to High Falls.
There are porta johns at the parking area at Hooker Falls.
Lakes that are suitable for swimming are Dense Lake (access it from the Visitor's Center) and Fawn Lake on the back side of Dupont Forest. Fawn Lake is remote and not easy to access.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Hours: 5:00a - 10:00p
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