Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway
a day / 18 miles / 35 minutes
Travel back in time and explore history and beautiful scenery on the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway (U.S. 276) through the Pisgah National Forest. As you wind your way on old settlement roads past mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, imagine how this landscape looked decades ago when modern forestry began.
Day 1
9:00 - 13.0 miles / 25 minutes - 9:25
This picnic site offers another great way to experience the river and reflect on the importance it played in the area’s early settlement. Coontree includes accessible restrooms and opportunities for hiking and fishing. This outdoor location is available year-round from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
9:55 - 4.7 miles / 9 minutes - 10:05