About the Area
Property for sale Adjoining the National Forest
Real estate adjoining Dupont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, Headwaters State Forest, and Gorges State Park within Brevard and Transylvania County and beyond. Properties adjoining these public lands offer unmatched privacy, direct trail access, and views that stretch across the Blue Ridge.
From the granite face of Looking Glass Rock to the natural waterslide at Sliding Rock, these forests are home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the Southeast. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the upper ridges, and the Davidson River provides world-class fly fishing just minutes from town.
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Life Near Pisgah
Things to Do
From ridgeline hikes to fly fishing on the Davidson, Pisgah National Forest is an endless outdoor playground
Hiking
Over 600 miles of trails wind through Pisgah, from easy waterfall walks to strenuous ridgeline scrambles. Art Loeb Trail, Looking Glass Rock Trail, and John Rock are local favorites.
Fly Fishing
The Davidson River is one of the most celebrated trout streams in the East. Stocked and wild populations of rainbow, brown, and brook trout draw anglers year-round.
Scenic Drives
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers sweeping mountain vistas, while Forest Heritage Scenic Byway winds through the heart of Pisgah with stops at waterfalls and overlooks.
Rock Climbing
Looking Glass Rock is the premier climbing destination in the Southeast with multi-pitch routes on its 400-foot granite face. Cedar Rock and John Rock offer additional routes.
Swimming at Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a 60-foot natural waterslide that empties into an eight-foot deep pool. A summer tradition for families and visitors from across the region.
Wildlife
Pisgah is home to black bears, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and over 200 bird species. The forest's remote areas offer some of the best wildlife viewing in the Appalachians.
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Neighborhoods & Communities
Properties near Pisgah National Forest span several distinctive communities across Western North Carolina.
Pisgah Forest
From $60,000
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Looking Glass Realty
Our agents live and work alongside Pisgah National Forest and know every trail, river, and ridge in the area. Whether you want a secluded mountain retreat backing up to the forest boundary or a homestead with Blue Ridge Parkway views, we will help you find it.