Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
I-40 10 miles east of Asheville. Exit 59 go north 1 block to signal (US 70), turn right, go 2 miles.
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Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains come to life in the spring. While hiking, you can spot new greenery and bright blooms nestled among the trees. If you plan to go hiking in Asheville, North Carolina, check out these spring hikes for eye-catching scenery and beautiful nature views.
Check out this list of a few favorite hikes near downtown Asheville.
If you want to get above it all, try hiking Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak in the eastern United States. The mountain reaches 6,684 feet and gives hikers a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape and the area's balsam fir trees. Hikes vary in length and difficulty, from a 0.7-mile nature loop to a 22-mile Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.
Explore Asheville's history with a visit to Rattlesnake Lodge. The hike has a short trail, offering an excellent activity for all skill levels. At the end of your trek, you can explore what remains of an estate built by the Ambler family in 1903 as a vacation home.
This 5-mile trail explores Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain. Both areas have minimal tree growth and instead host an abundance of wildflowers and native grasses, making for a beautiful spring view. Nearby, you can also visit Graveyard Fields on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an easy loop with views of two waterfalls.
In Pisgah National Forest, you can find Mount Pisgah and choose a variety of hikes to explore the area. If you want to climb to the summit, use the 1.6-mile Mount Pisgah Trail. The trek is somewhat strenuous but offers beautiful scenery as hikers pass through a red oak forest to reach an open summit with panoramic views.
The exposed rock face at this hike's end consists of volcanic rock that shimmers like glass when rain or ice settles on the surface. Because of this breathtaking feature, the drizzly spring creates a fantastic opportunity to undertake this trail. The trail is 3.1 miles long with moderate difficulty. At the top, you can enjoy a wide-open view of the season's greenery.
If you seek an additional adventure, keep hiking from Looking Glass Rock to reach Skinny Dip Falls. The short trail leads to multiple waterfalls that flow into crystal-clear pools.
Asheville East KOA Holiday offers you a comfortable and convenient home base for exploring many trails near Asheville. After enjoying the best hikes near Asheville, you can relax in a tent, RV or cabin. If you want to see the wonders of spring in Asheville, reserve your campsite today.
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