Brevard is a region in North Carolina, nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its lush forests and abundant waterfalls. The area's temperate rainforest climate contributes to its rich natural environment, making it a prime destination for outdoor activities. This landscape, characterized by rugged mountain peaks, dense woodlands, and numerous waterways, provides diverse terrain for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. Significant natural areas include Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, andβ¦
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hikers
2.47km
00:38
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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49.3km
16:15
2,220m
1,870m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

39.3km
11:47
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

10.7km
02:44
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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89
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77.7km
03:25
560m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.2km
02:14
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30.8km
01:20
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180m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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51
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50.5km
04:16
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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03:20
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:50
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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15.4km
01:36
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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52.3km
04:07
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1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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28.7km
02:14
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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50.5km
03:55
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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62.4km
04:08
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1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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12.0km
01:08
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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57.3km
05:23
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

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15.1km
01:23
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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49.7km
03:59
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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10
runners
19.2km
02:28
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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5.15km
00:37
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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13.9km
01:27
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90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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8.75km
01:00
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Brevard, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region is characterized by its lush forests and abundant waterfalls, providing diverse terrain for exploration.
Brevard provides extensive hiking opportunities within Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, and Gorges State Park. Trails vary from easy paths to challenging backcountry routes, often leading to scenic overlooks and waterfalls. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Brevard guide.
Yes, Brevard offers easy and family-friendly hiking options, particularly in areas like the Davidson River area within Pisgah National Forest and certain trails in Gorges State Park. The Easy hikes around Brevard guide provides specific recommendations.
Transylvania County, home to Brevard, is known as the "Land of Waterfalls" with over 250 cascades. Popular waterfalls include Looking Glass Falls, Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, High Falls, Whitewater Falls, and Rainbow Falls. DuPont State Recreational Forest and Gorges State Park also feature numerous waterfalls.
Brevard is a notable mountain biking destination, offering over 300 miles of diverse singletrack trails across DuPont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest. These trails cater to various skill levels, from flowy singletrack to technical terrain. More details are in the MTB Trails around Brevard guide.
The Brevard area features hundreds of miles of state highways, paved mountain roads, and gravel USFS roads suitable for road and touring cycling. Scenic routes can be found along US-64 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Guides like Cycling around Brevard and Road Cycling Routes around Brevard offer route suggestions.
Yes, Brevard offers gravel biking routes on its extensive network of USFS roads and other unpaved paths. These routes provide varied distances and conditions for gravel cyclists. The Gravel biking around Brevard guide can assist in planning.
Key natural areas include Pisgah National Forest, covering over 500,000 acres, DuPont State Recreational Forest with 12,000 acres and 86 miles of trails, and Gorges State Park, an 8,000-acre temperate rainforest fringe. The Blue Ridge Parkway also offers numerous overlooks and trail access points.
Brevard features 88 routes on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Brevard, including Hiking around Brevard, Easy hikes around Brevard, MTB Trails around Brevard, Cycling around Brevard, Road Cycling Routes around Brevard, Running Trails around Brevard, and Gravel biking around Brevard.
The official website for the City of Brevard, North Carolina, is brevardnc.gov. For tourism-specific information, the Transylvania County Tourism website is explorebrevard.com.
The City of Brevard can be contacted by phone at 828-885-5600. For tourism inquiries, Transylvania County Tourism can be reached at (800) 648-4523.

